Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Reports
The CIRP freshman survey collects important information on what incoming students are like before they experience college.
2018
In fall 2018, freshman students at CSUMB were invited to take part in the 2018 CIRP Freshman Survey. This survey collects important information from incoming students early in their college experience and examines established behaviors in high school, academic preparedness, admissions decisions, expectations of college, interactions with peers and faculty, student values and goals, student demographic characteristics, and concerns about financing college.
Five hundred freshman CSUMB students were invited to participate in the 2018 CIRP Freshman Survey, and 441 students responded to the request, for an overall response rate of 88.2%.
The CIRP Freshman Survey uses CIRP Constructs in their reporting to help summarize important information about participating students. These constructs statistically aggregate the results from CIRP questions that tap into key aspects of the college experience. They focus on student traits and institutional practices contributing to students' academic and social development. Visit the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) website for more information on CIRP constructs.
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Infographic Item National Result CSUMB Result are undecided on their major 8% 4% of those who already decided on a major may switch 41% 30% consider gaining a general education and appreciation of ideas as very important reasons to go to college 76% 77% consider preparing for graduate or professional school a very important reason to go to college 62% 64% already plan to obtain a graduate degree 72% 69% are pre-law 8% 5% are pre-med 21% 18% worked for pay during their last year of high school 61% 50% say that the cost of attendance factored into their college choice 81% 88% have concerns about their ability to finance their college education 64% 79% say there is a very good chance that they will get a job to help pay for college expenses 51% 53% disagree that racism is no longer a major problem in America 82% 84% agree that colleges should prohibit racist/sexist speech on campus 75% 72% consider promoting racial understanding an important personal goal 84% 87% find it very important to improve their understanding of different countries and cultures 60% 58% say there is a very good chance that they will participate in a study abroad program 32% 30% say that becoming a more cultured person was a very important reason to go to college 52% 54% Infographic
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Accessible narrative of 2016 CIRP Freshman Survey infographic
Infographic of results 2016 CIRP Freshman Survey. National results are shown in Navy. CSU Monterey Bay results are shown in Red. Members of the 2016 freshman class are thinking a lot about politics. They are eager to get involved and share their views, but are also looking for support as they try to navigate their new environment. With a divisive political climate, freshman are expressing their views. 80% of national students and 86% of CSU Monterey Bay students think global climate change should be a federal priority. Yes means yes. 87% of national students and 90% of CSU Monterey Bay students agree that sexual activity without explicit, affirmative consent is considered sexual assault. 68% of national students and 73% of CSU Monterey Bay students believe the federal government should have stricter gun control laws. Students are taking action to promote change. 22% of national students and 21% of CSU Monterey Bay students demonstrated for a cause. 51% of national students and 48% of CSU Monterey Bay students spoke up publicly about a cause. 55% of national students and 40% of CSU Monterey Bay students helped raise money for a cause or campaign. Incoming students believe in the importance of community involvement and civic values. 36% of national students and 36% of CSU Monterey Bay students feel it’s important to participate in a community action program. 43% of national students and 34% of CSU Monterey Bay students feel it’s important to become a community leader. 47% of national students and 49% of CSU Monterey Bay students feel it’s important to promote racial understanding. 49% of national students and 51% of CSU Monterey Bay students feel it’s important to influence social values. Students seem eager and ready to engage with research and science. 53% of national students and 37% of CSU Monterey Bay students are confident in their ability to understand scientific concepts. 65% of national students and 55% of CSU Monterey Bay students anticipate working on a professor’s research project. 50% of national students and 42% of CSU Monterey Bay students derive satisfaction from working on a team that is doing important research. 35% of national students and 20% of CSU Monterey Bay students feel like they belong in the field of science. Students are applying complex thinking strategies. 63% of national students and 45% of CSU Monterey Bay students frequently supported their opinion with a logical argument. 49% of national students and 36% of CSU Monterey Bay students frequently evaluated the quality or reliability of information. 46% of national students and 38% of CSU Monterey Bay students frequently analyzed information from multiple sources before drawing a conclusion. And colleges need to be prepared to support students’ mental health concerns as they arrive on campus. 84% of national students and 87% of CSU Monterey Bay students felt anxious. 51% of national students and 67% of CSU Monterey Bay students felt depressed. 41% of national students and 51% of CSU Monterey Bay students were frequently overwhelmed by all they had to do. 47% of national students and 49% of CSU Monterey Bay students anticipate seeking personal counseling. CIRP. CSU Monterey Bay Response Rate: 89.8% (n = 539). Information about students entering college helps enrollment planning, retention efforts, and provides a baseline for understanding college effectiveness. Register for the CIRP Freshman Survey at www.cirpsurveys.org. The 2016 CIRP Freshman Survey findings are available at www.heri.ucla.edu/publications-tfs. Survey Source: CIRP Freshman Survey 2016. www.heri.ucls.edu. Facebook.com/HERI.CIRP. Twitter @HERIUCLA.
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In fall 2016, freshman students at CSUMB were invited to take part in the 2016 CIRP Freshman Survey. This survey collects important information from incoming students early in their college experience and examines established behaviors in high school, academic preparedness, admissions decisions, expectations of college, interactions with peers and faculty, student values and goals, student demographic characteristics, and concerns about financing college.
Six hundred freshman CSUMB students were invited to participate in the 2016 CIRP Freshman Survey, and 539 students responded to the request, for an overall response rate of 89.8%.
In the 2016 results presentation, CSUMB students are compared to public four-year colleges of low selectivity.
The CIRP Freshman Survey uses CIRP Constructs in their reporting to help summarize important information about participating students. These constructs statistically aggregate the results from CIRP questions that tap into key aspects of the college experience. They focus on student traits and institutional practices contributing to students' academic and social development. Visit the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) website for more information on CIRP constructs.
To learn more about the CIRP Freshman Survey and to view the 2016 Monograph of national results, visit HERI's CIRP Freshman Survey website.
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CIRP Constructs are used throughout these PowerPoints to help summarize important information about students. Constructs statistically aggregate the results from CIRP questions that tap into key aspects of the college experience. They focus on student traits and institutional practices contributing to students’ academic and social development. CSUMB students are compared to public four-year colleges of low selectivity. 95% (393 out of 413) of CSUMB full-time first time freshmen responded to this year's survey.