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2007 UW Tacoma Undergraduate Student Survey

Total submissions: 185

Following are the results of the 2007 Undergraduate Survey. The results are reported in the aggregate.

NOTE: Questions that required a written response do not allow statistical analysis. Thus, these questions will have no corresponding statistical data.

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  1. Please list below the universities and colleges to which you applied (include UW Tacoma) and indicate your admission status.
  2. If your top preference was NOT UW Tacoma, why was it not?
  3. How important were the following in your decision to enroll at UW Tacoma?
  4. How did you learn about UW Tacoma?
  5. What is your intended major area of study at UW Tacoma?
  6. If UW Tacoma were to offer any of the new undergraduate majors (B.A./B.S.) proposed below, please select up to three (3) that would be of interest to you.
  7. How certain are you now of your intended major area of study?
  8. How long do you intend to stay at UW Tacoma?
  9. I plan to complete my Bachelor’s degree in ______ years.
  10. Are you planning on staying in the Puget Sound area after completing your education?
  11. What are your primary reason(s) for attending college?
  12. What do you expect your grade point average (GPA) to be at the end of autumn quarter?
  13. We recognize there are different types of learning styles. What types of activities do you feel will support you in your learning at UW Tacoma?
  14. How would you rank your understanding of UW Tacoma's graduation requirements?
  15. How concerned are you with each of the following?
  16. Approximately what percent of your educational expenses are paid for by:
  17. How satisfied are you with the financial aid amount you are receiving from UW Tacoma?
  18. How important are each of the following to you personally?
  19. During the past year, what types of service/charity/volunteer work did you perform?
  20. Where do you plan to live while enrolled at UW Tacoma?
  21. IF UW Tacoma were to offer residential housing in the future, what would be your preferred living situation?
  22. When classes are in session, how many hours per week do you plan to work at a job?
  23. When classes are in session, how many hours per week do you plan to study?
  24. What percent of your commute to UW Tacoma will be:
  25. Do you speak any languages other than English in your home?
  26. Do you plan to participate in a study abroad program while at UW Tacoma?
  27. How would you describe your interactions with students of a different race or ethnicity in the institution you last attended?
  28. How would you characterize your political views?
  29. Are you registered to vote?
  30. If yes, did you vote in the last election?
  31. Please mark your level of agreement or disagreement with the following:
  32. Where do you typically get MOST of your access to news of your community, city, country, or world?

2007 Undergraduate Student Survey Results

Short response Question
First choice:
Total responses (N): 180 Did not respond: 5

Statistics are not calculated for this question type.


Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question
Admitted to first choice?
Total responses (N): 182 Did not respond: 3
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Yes 175 96.15%
2 No 7 3.85%

Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question
Did you visit your first choice?
Total responses (N): 175 Did not respond: 10
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Yes 138 78.86%
2 No 37 21.14%

Short response Question
Second choice:
Total responses (N): 85 Did not respond: 100

Statistics are not calculated for this question type.


Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question
Admitted to second choice?
Total responses (N): 68 Did not respond: 117
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Yes 48 70.59%
2 No 20 29.41%

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Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question
Did you visit your second choice?
Total responses (N): 67 Did not respond: 118
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Yes 39 58.21%
2 No 28 41.79%

Short response Question
Third choice:
Total responses (N): 50 Did not respond: 135

Statistics are not calculated for this question type.


Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question
Admitted to third choice?
Total responses (N): 35 Did not respond: 150
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Yes 15 42.86%
2 No 20 57.14%

Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question
Did you visit your third choice?
Total responses (N): 35 Did not respond: 150
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Yes 13 37.14%
2 No 22 62.86%

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Long response Question
2. If your top preference was NOT UW Tacoma, why was it not?
Total responses (N): 43 Did not respond: 142

Statistics are not calculated for this question type.


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Matrix - one answer per row (button) Question
3 . How important were the following in your decision to enroll at UW Tacoma? (please rate each item)
Row 1
UW Tacoma’s academic reputation
Total responses (N): 184 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 88 47.83%
2 Important 69 37.50%
3 Somewhat Important 19 10.33%
4 Not Important 6 3.26%
5 Not Applicable 0 0.00%
6 Did not know 2 1.09%
Row 2
The University of Washington’s overall reputation
Total responses (N): 182 Did not respond: 3
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 101 55.49%
2 Important 66 36.26%
3 Somewhat Important 12 6.59%
4 Not Important 3 1.65%
5 Not Applicable 0 0.00%
6 Did not know 0 0.00%
Row 3
Interdisciplinary curriculum
Total responses (N): 181 Did not respond: 4
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 69 38.12%
2 Important 69 38.12%
3 Somewhat Important 25 13.81%
4 Not Important 11 6.08%
5 Not Applicable 1 0.55%
6 Did not know 6 3.31%
Row 4
UW Tacoma offered the major/program I wanted
Total responses (N): 183 Did not respond: 2
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 131 71.58%
2 Important 39 21.31%
3 Somewhat Important 12 6.56%
4 Not Important 0 0.00%
5 Not Applicable 1 0.55%
6 Did not know 0 0.00%
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Row 5
I could live in parents’ home while attending UW Tacoma
Total responses (N): 183 Did not respond: 2
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 50 27.32%
2 Important 13 7.10%
3 Somewhat Important 17 9.29%
4 Not Important 22 12.02%
5 Not Applicable 81 44.26%
6 Did not know 0 0.00%
Row 6
UW Tacoma was cost-competitive
Total responses (N): 183 Did not respond: 2
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 83 45.36%
2 Important 43 23.50%
3 Somewhat Important 32 17.49%
4 Not Important 9 4.92%
5 Not Applicable 11 6.01%
6 Did not know 5 2.73%
Row 7
Small campus size
Total responses (N): 182 Did not respond: 3
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 72 39.56%
2 Important 40 21.98%
3 Somewhat Important 32 17.58%
4 Not Important 31 17.03%
5 Not Applicable 4 2.20%
6 Did not know 3 1.65%
Row 8
Campus life
Total responses (N): 184 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 24 13.04%
2 Important 40 21.74%
3 Somewhat Important 48 26.09%
4 Not Important 54 29.35%
5 Not Applicable 12 6.52%
6 Did not know 6 3.26%
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Row 9
Campus visit
Total responses (N): 184 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 26 14.13%
2 Important 53 28.80%
3 Somewhat Important 49 26.63%
4 Not Important 39 21.20%
5 Not Applicable 12 6.52%
6 Did not know 5 2.72%
Row 10
Location
Total responses (N): 183 Did not respond: 2
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 90 49.18%
2 Important 61 33.33%
3 Somewhat Important 23 12.57%
4 Not Important 4 2.19%
5 Not Applicable 3 1.64%
6 Did not know 2 1.09%
Row 11
Campus look and feel
Total responses (N): 183 Did not respond: 2
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 43 23.50%
2 Important 77 42.08%
3 Somewhat Important 36 19.67%
4 Not Important 18 9.84%
5 Not Applicable 5 2.73%
6 Did not know 4 2.19%
Row 12
Friends enrolled at UW Tacoma
Total responses (N): 184 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 10 5.43%
2 Important 11 5.98%
3 Somewhat Important 31 16.85%
4 Not Important 89 48.37%
5 Not Applicable 33 17.93%
6 Did not know 10 5.43%
Row 13
Parents/family were influential in my choice to enroll here
Total responses (N): 182 Did not respond: 3
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 17 9.34%
2 Important 20 10.99%
3 Somewhat Important 30 16.48%
4 Not Important 67 36.81%
5 Not Applicable 46 25.27%
6 Did not know 2 1.10%
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Row 14
Friends recommended UW Tacoma
Total responses (N): 184 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 22 11.96%
2 Important 29 15.76%
3 Somewhat Important 39 21.20%
4 Not Important 37 20.11%
5 Not Applicable 54 29.35%
6 Did not know 3 1.63%
Row 15
I hope to enroll at UW Seattle in the future
Total responses (N): 184 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 19 10.33%
2 Important 14 7.61%
3 Somewhat Important 27 14.67%
4 Not Important 54 29.35%
5 Not Applicable 57 30.98%
6 Did not know 13 7.07%
Row 16
I was offered a scholarship here
Total responses (N): 184 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 21 11.41%
2 Important 10 5.43%
3 Somewhat Important 7 3.80%
4 Not Important 25 13.59%
5 Not Applicable 117 63.59%
6 Did not know 4 2.17%
Row 17
I was offered more financial aid here than other colleges
Total responses (N): 184 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 21 11.41%
2 Important 15 8.15%
3 Somewhat Important 8 4.35%
4 Not Important 29 15.76%
5 Not Applicable 101 54.89%
6 Did not know 10 5.43%
Row 18
UW Tacoma has a Global Honors Program
Total responses (N): 183 Did not respond: 2
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 11 6.01%
2 Important 8 4.37%
3 Somewhat Important 26 14.21%
4 Not Important 72 39.34%
5 Not Applicable 43 23.50%
6 Did not know 23 12.57%
Row 19
UW Tacoma Publication(s)
Total responses (N): 181 Did not respond: 4
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 6 3.31%
2 Important 12 6.63%
3 Somewhat Important 30 16.57%
4 Not Important 77 42.54%
5 Not Applicable 36 19.89%
6 Did not know 20 11.05%
Row 20
UW Tacoma Website
Total responses (N): 183 Did not respond: 2
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 28 15.30%
2 Important 39 21.31%
3 Somewhat Important 39 21.31%
4 Not Important 51 27.87%
5 Not Applicable 21 11.48%
6 Did not know 5 2.73%
Row 21
UW Tacoma Information session(s)
Total responses (N): 183 Did not respond: 2
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 25 13.66%
2 Important 40 21.86%
3 Somewhat Important 37 20.22%
4 Not Important 37 20.22%
5 Not Applicable 32 17.49%
6 Did not know 12 6.56%

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Multiple choice - multiple answers (check) Question
4. How did you learn about UW Tacoma? (Check all that apply)
Total responses (N): 183 Did not respond: 2
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 UW Tacoma representative 60 32.79%
2 UW Tacoma student 62 33.88%
3 UW Seattle representative 6 3.28%
4 Family or friend 68 37.16%
5 UW Tacoma information session 32 17.49%
6 UW Tacoma on campus event 19 10.38%
7 Newspaper article or television news 11 6.01%
8 Advertisement (television, radio, newspaper ad, billboard) 20 10.93%
9 Internet website 72 39.34%
10 Publications received in the mail 12 6.56%
11 Other: 32 17.49%



Long response Question
Please share any other reason(s) why you decided to attend UW Tacoma not mentioned above.
Total responses (N): 45 Did not respond: 140

Statistics are not calculated for this question type.


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Multiple choice - one answer (menu) Question
5. What is your intended major area of study at UW Tacoma? (If you are unsure of your major, please select Undecided. )
Total responses (N): 183 Did not respond: 2
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Business (Accounting, Marketing, Finance, etc.) 45 24.59%
2 Computing and Software Systems 26 14.21%
3 Environmental Sciences 12 6.56%
4 Education 2 1.09%
5 Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (Psychology, Communication, Sociology, etc.) 62 33.88%
6 Nursing (only available to current RNs) 15 8.20%
7 Social Work 13 7.10%
8 Urban Studies 4 2.19%
9 Undecided 1 0.55%
10 I do not intend to receive a degree 3 1.64%

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Multiple choice - multiple answers (check) Question
6. If UW Tacoma were to offer any of the new undergraduate majors (B.A./B.S.) proposed below, please select up to three (3) that would be of interest to you.
Total responses (N): 180 Did not respond: 5
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Arts in the Community 13 7.22%
2 Biology 24 13.33%
3 Computer Information Technology and Information Science 41 22.78%
4 Creative and Professional Writing 22 12.22%
5 Early Childhood and Family Studies 24 13.33%
6 Education 38 21.11%
7 Health Management or Leadership 23 12.78%
8 Health Science 21 11.67%
9 Nursing 16 8.89%
10 Hispanic Studies 12 6.67%
11 History 23 12.78%
12 Human Rights 20 11.11%
13 Non-profit Management 25 13.89%
14 Pre-med Curriculum (concentration <em>only</em> not B.A/B.S) 16 8.89%
15 Psychology 55 30.56%
16 Systems Engineering 26 14.44%
17 None of the above 14 7.78%
18 Other: 35 19.44%

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Matrix - one answer per row (button) Question
7.  How certain are you now of your intended major area of study?     Please select the number that best represents your point of view.
Row 1
I am...
Total responses (N): 182 Did not respond: 3
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Certain 131 71.98%
2 2 35 19.23%
3 3 12 6.59%
4 4 1 0.55%
5 Not Certain 3 1.65%

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Multiple choice - one answer (menu) Question
8. How long do you intend to stay at UW Tacoma?     (Please select one answer)
Total responses (N): 184 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Until I complete my Bachelor’s degree 133 72.28%
2 Until I complete my Master’s degree 31 16.85%
3 Until I find employment 1 0.54%
4 Until employment/spouse transfer requires me to leave 4 2.17%
5 Until I can transfer to another school after one year 3 1.63%
6 Until I can transfer to another school after two years 1 0.54%
7 Until I complete a teaching certificate 2 1.09%
8 Other... 9 4.89%

Multiple choice - one answer (menu) Question
9. I plan to complete my Bachelor’s degree in ______ years.   
Total responses (N): 133 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 1 to 2 years 106 79.70%
2 3 years 23 17.29%
3 4 years 4 3.01%
4 5 years 0 0.00%
5 6 or more years 0 0.00%

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Multiple choice - one answer (menu) Question
10. Are you planning on staying in the Puget Sound area after completing your education?
Total responses (N): 184 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 I plan to stay in the area no matter what 56 30.43%
2 I hope to find career opportunities in the area 77 41.85%
3 I have not made plans at this time 42 22.83%
4 I hope to find career opportunities outside of the area 3 1.63%
5 I already have plans to leave the area 6 3.26%

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Matrix - one answer per row (menu) Question
11. What are your primary reason(s) for attending college?     Each drop down box has the same list (Please rank your top 3 choices )
Row 1
First Choice
Total responses (N): 183 Did not respond: 2
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Parents/family wanted me to go 2 1.09%
2 To receive an education 100 54.64%
3 To get a good job 32 17.49%
4 To learn a skill 5 2.73%
5 To get away from home 0 0.00%
6 Personal development 22 12.02%
7 Social environment 0 0.00%
8 To earn more money 14 7.65%
9 To make the world a better place 8 4.37%
Row 2
Second Choice
Total responses (N): 180 Did not respond: 5
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Parents/family wanted me to go 7 3.89%
2 To receive an education 27 15.00%
3 To get a good job 62 34.44%
4 To learn a skill 9 5.00%
5 To get away from home 0 0.00%
6 Personal development 34 18.89%
7 Social environment 1 0.56%
8 To earn more money 26 14.44%
9 To make the world a better place 14 7.78%
Row 3
Third Choice
Total responses (N): 179 Did not respond: 6
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Parents/family wanted me to go 15 8.38%
2 To receive an education 14 7.82%
3 To get a good job 26 14.53%
4 To learn a skill 8 4.47%
5 To get away from home 1 0.56%
6 Personal development 34 18.99%
7 Social environment 5 2.79%
8 To earn more money 45 25.14%
9 To make the world a better place 31 17.32%

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Long response Question
Other?  Please specify...
Total responses (N): 33 Did not respond: 152

Statistics are not calculated for this question type.


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Multiple choice - one answer (menu) Question
12.  What do you expect your grade point average (GPA) to be at the end of autumn quarter?
Total responses (N): 181 Did not respond: 4
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 3.5 – 4.0 101 55.80%
2 3.0 – 3.49 70 38.67%
3 2.5 – 2.99 10 5.52%
4 2.0 – 2.49 0 0.00%
5 Below 2.0 0 0.00%

Matrix - one answer per row (menu) Question
13.  We recognize there are different types of learning styles. What types of activities do you feel will support you  in your learning at UW Tacoma? Each of the drop down boxes contain the same list (Rank  your top three choices).
Row 1
First Choice
Total responses (N): 183 Did not respond: 2
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Lectures 76 41.53%
2 Laboratory experiments 6 3.28%
3 Group discussion 27 14.75%
4 Student presentations 2 1.09%
5 Group projects 5 2.73%
6 Field trips 9 4.92%
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