Overall Results

1. Gender:
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
699	60.31 %	Female
460	39.69 %	Male
Total Number of Responses = 1159

2. Ethnic Background:
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
1083	93.52 %	White
56	4.84 %	Black/African-American
15	1.30 %	Asian/Pacific Islander
1	.09 %	American Indian/Alaska Native
3	.26 %	Hispanic
Total Number of Responses = 1158

3. Are you a U.S. citizen?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
1129	97.41 %	Yes
30	2.59 %	No
Total Number of Responses = 1159

4. What is your residency classification at MSU?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
927	80.12 %	In-State
209	18.06 %	Out-of-State
21	1.82 %	International
Total Number of Responses = 1157

5. Age:
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
669	57.77 %	22 or younger
320	27.63 %	23-27
83	7.17 %	28-34
57	4.92 %	35-44
29	2.50 %	45 or older
Total Number of Responses = 1158

6. Has either of your parents received a bachelor's degree?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
510	44.12 %	Yes
646	55.88 %	No
Total Number of Responses = 1156

7. What was your original entry status to MSU?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
664	57.59 %	Freshman
346	30.01 %	Transfer from community college/technical school
143	12.40 %	Transfer from 4 yr institution
Total Number of Responses = 1153

8. If transfer student, how many credits were transferred?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
86	15.72 %	12 or fewer
83	15.17 %	13-30
149	27.24 %	31-60
229	41.86 %	Over 60
Total Number of Responses = 547

9. If transfer student, approximately what percent of your University Studies (general education) classes did you take at MSU?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
265	52.37 %	Under 25%
81	16.01 %	25-49%
87	17.19 %	50-74%
73	14.43 %	75-100%
Total Number of Responses = 506

10. What has been your attendance status at MSU?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
1097	94.73 %	Primarily full-time
61	5.27 %	Primarily part-time
Total Number of Responses = 1158

11. In which Residential College are you a member?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
424	37.36 %	Do not know
86	7.58 %	Clark College
86	7.58 %	Elizabeth College
122	10.75 %	Franklin-Springer College
123	10.84 %	Hart College
88	7.75 %	Hester College
67	5.90 %	Regents College
68	5.99 %	Richmond College
71	6.26 %	White College
Total Number of Responses = 1135

12. Have you ever received any type of Financial Aid while at MSU? (Scholarships, grants, work-study, etc.)
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
908	78.55 %	Yes
248	21.45 %	No
Total Number of Responses = 1156

13. What degree are you seeking at this time?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
34	2.95 %	Associate
1120	97.05 %	Baccalaurate
Total Number of Responses = 1154

14. How many years will it take you to complete your degree from the point of your initial enrollment in college (including any time at a previous institution)?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
19	1.65 %	Two
40	3.47 %	Three
412	35.76 %	Four
434	37.67 %	Five
102	8.85 %	Six
145	12.59 %	More than Six
Total Number of Responses = 1152

15. In what range does your grade point average fall?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
135	11.77 %	2.00-2.50
386	33.65 %	2.51-3.00
398	34.70 %	3.01-3.50
228	19.88 %	3.51-4.00
Total Number of Responses = 1147

Questions 16 and 17 relate to department and program information. They are used to sort the data, and do not appear in this table.

18. For what purpose did you enroll at MSU?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
21	1.83 %	To receive an associate degree
1100	95.99 %	To receive a baccalaureate degree
7	.61 %	To take a few job related courses
18	1.57 %	To transfer to another college/university
Total Number of Responses = 1146

19. What is the highest degree you eventually hope to receive?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
12	1.04 %	Associate
308	26.78 %	Baccalaureate
603	52.43 %	Graduate
227	19.74 %	Professional
Total Number of Responses = 1150

20. Which best describes your situation?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
521	45.34 %	Did not change major/area
121	10.53 %	Did not initially declare major/area
507	44.13 %	Changed major/area
Total Number of Responses = 1149

21. While school was in session during the past year, how many hours per week, on average, did you work for pay?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
255	22.12 %	Did not work
141	12.23 %	Worked 1-10 hrs.
340	29.49 %	Worked 11-20 hrs.
241	20.90 %	Worked 21-30 hrs.
120	10.41 %	Worked 31-40 hrs.
56	4.86 %	Worked over 40 hrs.
Total Number of Responses = 1153

22. For the most part, were classes offered at times convenient to you?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
1009	87.44 %	Yes
145	12.56 %	No
Total Number of Responses = 1154

23. If no, what time would you have preferred?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
127	46.69 %	Late Afternoon
28	10.29 %	Evening
11	4.04 %	Weekend
106	38.97 %	During the day
Total Number of Responses = 272

24. Which best describes the location where you completed the majority of your coursework?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
1068	92.87 %	On campus
44	3.83 %	Paducah
1	.09 %	Ft. Campbell
18	1.57 %	Madisonville
1	.09 %	Hopkinsville
18	1.57 %	Other
Total Number of Responses = 1150

25. Did you have trouble getting any course(s) you needed while at MSU?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
475	41.52 %	Yes
669	58.48 %	No
Total Number of Responses = 1144

26. If yes, why did you have trouble getting the course?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
225	46.20 %	Not offerred the semester I needed it.
48	9.86 %	Not offerred at hours conv to my work schedule.
93	19.10 %	Not offerred at hours suitable for my school sch.
118	24.23 %	All course sections were closed.
3	.62 %	I was unaware of prerequisites for the course.
Total Number of Responses = 487

27. Which statement best describes your experience with coop/internship?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
806	70.39 %	Cannot judge; I did not have one.
236	20.61 %	My experience was very valuable.
91	7.95 %	My experience was valuable.
8	.70 %	My experience was of little value.
4	.35 %	My experience was of no value.
Total Number of Responses = 1145

28. Which statement best describes your experience with academic advising in your major/area?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
60	5.21 %	Cannot judge; I did not make use of the opp.
906	78.65 %	I was satisfied with info my adviser provided.
138	11.98 %	Advice was inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading.
48	4.17 %	My adviser was not available.
Total Number of Responses = 1152

29. Indicate the extent to which you were satisfied. Class size relative to type of course
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
448	38.69 %	Very Satisfied
671	57.94 %	Satisfied
35	3.02 %	Dissatisfied
4	.35 %	Very dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1158

30. Out-of-class availability of faculty
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
232	20.05 %	Very Satisfied
802	69.32 %	Satisfied
111	9.59 %	Dissatisfied
12	1.04 %	Very dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1157

31. Fairness of faculty in their treatment of individual students
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
222	19.20 %	Very Satisfied
797	68.94 %	Satisfied
117	10.12 %	Dissatisfied
20	1.73 %	Very dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1156

32. Quality of instruction in University Studies (General Education) courses
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
138	12.06 %	Very Satisfied
773	67.57 %	Satisfied
192	16.78 %	Dissatisfied
41	3.58 %	Very dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1144

33. Quality of instruction in your major
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
468	40.48 %	Very Satisfied
607	52.51 %	Satisfied
68	5.88 %	Dissatisfied
13	1.12 %	Very dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1156

34. Clarity of program objectives in your major
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
340	29.41 %	Very Satisfied
677	58.56 %	Satisfied
113	9.78 %	Dissatisfied
26	2.25 %	Very dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1156

35. Intellectual challenge of the academic program
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
367	31.75 %	Very Satisfied
738	63.84 %	Satisfied
47	4.07 %	Dissatisfied
4	.35 %	Very dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1156

36. Encouragement and Information from your major department for employment after graduation
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
263	22.97 %	Very Satisfied
561	49.00 %	Satisfied
245	21.40 %	Dissatisfied
76	6.64 %	Very dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1145

37. Library hours
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
287	24.85 %	Very Satisfied
733	63.46 %	Satisfied
96	8.31 %	Dissatisfied
39	3.38 %	Very dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1155

38. Effectiveness of library personnel in meeting your information needs
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
201	17.42 %	Very Satisfied
735	63.69 %	Satisfied
154	13.34 %	Dissatisfied
64	5.55 %	Very dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1154

39. Access to library resources on hand
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
174	15.09 %	Very Satisfied
696	60.36 %	Satisfied
195	16.91 %	Dissatisfied
88	7.63 %	Very dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1153

40. Electronic access to library resources
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
164	14.27 %	Very Satisfied
721	62.75 %	Satisfied
205	17.84 %	Dissatisfied
59	5.13 %	Very dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1149

41. Please indicate how effective University Studies at MSU was in helping you achieve these goals: Writing Skills
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
211	18.81 %	Very Effective
772	68.81 %	Effective
123	10.96 %	Ineffective
16	1.43 %	Very Ineffective
Total Number of Responses = 1122

42. Speaking Skills
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
221	19.70 %	Very Effective
752	67.02 %	Effective
134	11.94 %	Ineffective
15	1.34 %	Very Ineffective
Total Number of Responses = 1122

43. Critical Thinking Skills
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
220	19.63 %	Very Effective
761	67.89 %	Effective
122	10.88 %	Ineffective
18	1.61 %	Very Ineffective
Total Number of Responses = 1121

44. Computer Technology
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
207	18.47 %	Very Effective
629	56.11 %	Effective
223	19.89 %	Ineffective
62	5.53 %	Very Ineffective
Total Number of Responses = 1121

45. General knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
166	14.82 %	Very Effective
792	70.71 %	Effective
139	12.41 %	Ineffective
23	2.05 %	Very Ineffective
Total Number of Responses = 1120

46. International Perspectives
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
147	13.10 %	Very Effective
578	51.52 %	Effective
317	28.25 %	Ineffective
80	7.13 %	Very Ineffective
Total Number of Responses = 1122

47. Stimulation of interest in areas outside your chosen field of study
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
151	13.47 %	Very Effective
650	57.98 %	Effective
266	23.73 %	Ineffective
54	4.82 %	Very Ineffective
Total Number of Responses = 1121

48. Please indicate how satisfactorily the following met your needs. African-American Student Services
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
1061	92.26 %	Did not use
49	4.26 %	Very satisfied
36	3.13 %	Satisfied
2	.17 %	Dissatisfied
2	.17 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1150

49. Career Services Office
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
521	45.15 %	Did not use
220	19.06 %	Very satisfied
357	30.94 %	Satisfied
48	4.16 %	Dissatisfied
8	.69 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1154

50. Counseling and Testing Office
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
839	72.89 %	Did not use
127	11.03 %	Very satisfied
164	14.25 %	Satisfied
18	1.56 %	Dissatisfied
3	.26 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1151

51. Cultural programming and activities
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
958	83.16 %	Did not use
73	6.34 %	Very satisfied
106	9.20 %	Satisfied
11	.95 %	Dissatisfied
4	.35 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1152

52. Food Services
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
350	30.30 %	Did not use
138	11.95 %	Very satisfied
408	35.32 %	Satisfied
182	15.76 %	Dissatisfied
77	6.67 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1155

53. Greek life and activities
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
683	59.34 %	Did not use
291	25.28 %	Very satisfied
127	11.03 %	Satisfied
29	2.52 %	Dissatisfied
21	1.82 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1151

54. Health Services
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
411	35.58 %	Did not use
254	21.99 %	Very satisfied
351	30.39 %	Satisfied
95	8.23 %	Dissatisfied
44	3.81 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1155

55. Honor Societies/Dept Clubs/Special Interest Organizations
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
468	40.55 %	Did not use
312	27.04 %	Very satisfied
334	28.94 %	Satisfied
30	2.60 %	Dissatisfied
10	.87 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1154

56. International programs and activities
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
956	82.91 %	Did not use
108	9.37 %	Very satisfied
80	6.94 %	Satisfied
6	.52 %	Dissatisfied
3	.26 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1153

57. International student support services
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
1062	92.03 %	Did not use
46	3.99 %	Very satisfied
43	3.73 %	Satisfied
2	.17 %	Dissatisfied
1	.09 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1154

58. Intracollegiate Sports and Recreation
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
717	62.13 %	Did not use
199	17.24 %	Very satisfied
212	18.37 %	Satisfied
17	1.47 %	Dissatisfied
9	.78 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1154

59. Learning Center
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
841	73.07 %	Did not use
142	12.34 %	Very satisfied
157	13.64 %	Satisfied
7	.61 %	Dissatisfied
4	.35 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1151

60. Library
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
55	4.77 %	Did not use
357	30.94 %	Very satisfied
548	47.49 %	Satisfied
130	11.27 %	Dissatisfied
64	5.55 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1154

61. MAP Report
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
201	17.46 %	Did not use
348	30.23 %	Very satisfied
407	35.36 %	Satisfied
130	11.29 %	Dissatisfied
65	5.65 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1151

62. MSU Web site
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
251	21.73 %	Did not use
344	29.78 %	Very satisfied
494	42.77 %	Satisfied
59	5.11 %	Dissatisfied
7	.61 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1155

63. NCAA Sports
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
601	52.08 %	Did not use
255	22.10 %	Very satisfied
266	23.05 %	Satisfied
19	1.65 %	Dissatisfied
13	1.13 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1154

64. Racer Touch registration
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
26	2.26 %	Did not use
504	43.79 %	Very satisfied
519	45.09 %	Satisfied
88	7.65 %	Dissatisfied
14	1.22 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1151

65. Residential College programming and activities
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
678	58.80 %	Did not use
134	11.62 %	Very satisfied
237	20.56 %	Satisfied
66	5.72 %	Dissatisfied
38	3.30 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1153

66. Scholarships/grants/student employment
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
276	23.92 %	Did not use
367	31.80 %	Very satisfied
378	32.76 %	Satisfied
85	7.37 %	Dissatisfied
48	4.16 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1154

67. Security Services
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
584	50.61 %	Did not use
138	11.96 %	Very satisfied
314	27.21 %	Satisfied
84	7.28 %	Dissatisfied
34	2.95 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1154

68. Services for non-traditional students
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
976	84.65 %	Did not use
58	5.03 %	Very satisfied
79	6.85 %	Satisfied
31	2.69 %	Dissatisfied
9	.78 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1153

69. Student Support Services (Trio)
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
1026	89.14 %	Did not use
56	4.87 %	Very satisfied
54	4.69 %	Satisfied
8	.70 %	Dissatisfied
7	.61 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1151

70. Student Records/Transcript Services
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
169	14.63 %	Did not use
291	25.19 %	Very satisfied
582	50.39 %	Satisfied
85	7.36 %	Dissatisfied
28	2.42 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1155

71. Computer and Internet access for study and research needs
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
197	17.10 %	Did not use
321	27.86 %	Very satisfied
435	37.76 %	Satisfied
137	11.89 %	Dissatisfied
62	5.38 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1152

72. Women's Center
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
1014	88.02 %	Did not use
80	6.94 %	Very satisfied
54	4.69 %	Satisfied
2	.17 %	Dissatisfied
2	.17 %	Very Dissatisfied
Total Number of Responses = 1152

73. Which phrase best describes your opinion of Residential Colleges?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
475	41.27 %	Not familiar with Residential Colleges
110	9.56 %	Very positive
357	31.02 %	Positive
141	12.25 %	Negative
68	5.91 %	Very negative
Total Number of Responses = 1151

74. The university has formulated eight desired "Characteristics of the MSU Graduate." Please indicate how effective your MSU experience was in enhancing your abilities in each area. Engage in mature, independent thought and express that thought effectively in oral and written communication.
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
315	27.46 %	Very effective
758	66.09 %	Effective
64	5.58 %	Ineffective
10	.87 %	Very ineffective
Total Number of Responses = 1147

75. Understand the critical and scientific methodologies academic disciplines employ to discover knowledge and ascertain its validity.
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
240	20.94 %	Very effective
771	67.28 %	Effective
125	10.91 %	Ineffective
10	.87 %	Very ineffective
Total Number of Responses = 1146

76. Apply sound standards of analysis and evaluation to reach logical decisions.
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
265	23.12 %	Very effective
798	69.63 %	Effective
74	6.46 %	Ineffective
9	.79 %	Very ineffective
Total Number of Responses = 1146

77. Understand the role and applications of technology and science in the solution of the problems of a changing world.
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
272	23.76 %	Very effective
718	62.71 %	Effective
135	11.79 %	Ineffective
20	1.75 %	Very ineffective
Total Number of Responses = 1145

78. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the world's historical, literary, philosophical, and artistic tradition.
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
197	17.19 %	Very effective
748	65.27 %	Effective
172	15.01 %	Ineffective
29	2.53 %	Very ineffective
Total Number of Responses = 1146

79. Understand the dynamics of cultural diversity, of competing economic and political systems, and of complex moral and ethical issues.
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
258	22.51 %	Very effective
697	60.82 %	Effective
159	13.87 %	Ineffective
32	2.79 %	Very ineffective
Total Number of Responses = 1146

80. Understand the nature of responsible citizenship and pursue an active role in a democratic society.
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
236	20.61 %	Very effective
726	63.41 %	Effective
147	12.84 %	Ineffective
36	3.14 %	Very ineffective
Total Number of Responses = 1145

81. Demonstrate mastery of your chosen field of study in preparation for a successful, productive life.
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
415	36.24 %	Very effective
648	56.59 %	Effective
61	5.33 %	Ineffective
21	1.83 %	Very ineffective
Total Number of Responses = 1145

82. What do you expect to do after graduation?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
710	63.00 %	I will look for a job.
88	7.81 %	I will continue working in the same position.
16	1.42 %	I will seek a bachelor's degree.
239	21.21 %	I will go to graduate school.
21	1.86 %	I will go to law school.
16	1.42 %	I will go to medical school.
33	2.93 %	I will go to other professional school.
4	.35 %	I will not work or attend school.
Total Number of Responses = 1127

83. If you intend to continue your education, please indicate which statement best describes the institution you will attend.
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
362	38.88 %	Murray State University
201	21.59 %	University/College in Kentucky
368	39.53 %	University/College outside Kentucky
Total Number of Responses = 931

84. How effective was your high school preparation for college work?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
318	27.75 %	Very effective
523	45.64 %	Effective
228	19.90 %	Ineffective
77	6.72 %	Very ineffective
Total Number of Responses = 1146

85. How would you rate the overall quality of instruction at MSU?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
292	25.37 %	Excellent
704	61.16 %	Good
144	12.51 %	Fair
11	.96 %	Poor
Total Number of Responses = 1151

86. How would you rate the overall quality of instruction in your major?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
592	51.43 %	Excellent
463	40.23 %	Good
81	7.04 %	Fair
15	1.30 %	Poor
Total Number of Responses = 1151

87. Did it take you an extra semester or more to complete degree requirements at MSU?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
746	65.73 %	Yes
389	34.27 %	No
Total Number of Responses = 1135

88. If yes, why did it take you an extra semester or more?
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
125	15.66 %	Work obligation limited my enrollment.
89	11.15 %	Family obligations limited my enrollment.
22	2.76 %	Tuition and other costs of attendance.
210	26.32 %	A decision to change majors.
79	9.90 %	A required course or courses were not offerred.
54	6.77 %	Credits were lost transferring to MSU.
219	27.44 %	Other
Total Number of Responses = 798

89. Quality of library services
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
186	16.22 %	Excellent
534	46.56 %	Good
240	20.92 %	Fair
172	15.00 %	Poor
15	1.31 %	N/A
Total Number of Responses = 1147

90. Availabilty of computing resources
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
167	14.59 %	Excellent
564	49.26 %	Good
270	23.58 %	Fair
121	10.57 %	Poor
23	2.01 %	N/A
Total Number of Responses = 1145

91. Willingness of faculty to meet with students
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
359	31.46 %	Excellent
597	52.32 %	Good
159	13.94 %	Fair
23	2.02 %	Poor
3	.26 %	N/A
Total Number of Responses = 1141

92. "I would recommend MSU to a prospective student."
Frequency	Percent	Response Choice
465	41.30 %	Strongly Agree
572	50.80 %	Agree
60	5.33 %	Disagree
29	2.58 %	Strongly Disagree
Total Number of Responses = 1126

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Created by Angela Miner, ACTS
For Institutional Research, Murray State University.
Last updated March 31, 2000 ©Murray State University, 2000.
Direct comments and questions to Fugen Muscio