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Freshmen Class Profile Fall 2007 – Opening Week

Freshmen Class Profile Fall 2007 – Opening Week. 1052 Freshmen registered One of the 3 largest and most talented classes in UMR history 271 New Transfer Students 29 states (California to Virginia) 9 foreign countries Ave. ACT: 27.4 (upper 10% in nation)

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Freshmen Class Profile Fall 2007 – Opening Week

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  1. Freshmen Class ProfileFall 2007 – Opening Week • 1052 Freshmen registered One of the 3 largest and most talented classes in UMR history • 271 New Transfer Students • 29 states (California to Virginia) • 9 foreign countries • Ave. ACT: 27.4 (upper 10% in nation) • Ave. HS GPA: 73% have a 3.5 GPA or higher • Over 33% earned a 4.0 HS GPA or higher • 77 Valedictorians and Salutatorians Last updated: Sept. 10, 2007 NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

  2. NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

  3. Freshmen Demographics • Women (21%) • Men (79%) • Age: 18 years or less (98%) • 76% Missouri • 23% out-of-state • 1% international • 8.6% Underrepresented/minority students • 36% are first-generation college students NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

  4. Activities • 91% plan to join a student organization • 54% would like to assume a student leadership position • 74% would like to study abroad (international experience) • 58% were involved in varsity athletics in high school • 51% plan to be involved in recreational athletic activities • 53% plan to be involved in UMR student design teams • 26% plan to join a fraternity or sorority • 30%interested in academic or pre-professional organizations • 18% plan to be involved in religious based organizations • 16% plan to be involved in music and theatre NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

  5. Decision Factors • 80% UMR: 1st choice college to attend • 16% UMR: 2nd choice college to attend • 71% became interested in UMR during Jr/Sr high school year • 60% first learned of UMR from family & friends • 97% chose UMR because it offered their desired Academic Program & its quality Academic Reputation • 84% Financial Aid/scholarship was important in deciding to attend UMR • 80% the personalized attention they received from UMR was important in deciding to enroll • 74% the campus visit and tour was important in deciding to enroll • 24% attended a UMR summer camp

  6. Expectations • 70% plan to complete a BS in 4 years or less • 83% plan to Co-op or Intern • 33% plan to study more than 11 hours per week at UMR • 76% studied less than 5 hours per week in high school • 97% plan to earn a 3.0 or higher UMR GPA • 55% plan to earn a 3.5 or higher UMR GPA • 36% plan to earn a graduate degree at UMR • 58% are likely to complete a graduate degree

  7. Financial Issues • 75% are receiving scholarships & financial aid • 24% qualify for Pell Grants • 42% plan to work while enrolled at UMR • 24% already have/carry a credit card NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

  8. UMR Affordability • Current Students • Average parent income: $ 75,607 • Family incomes below $50,000: +30% • First generation college students: 35% • Pell Grant eligible students: 24% • Graduation Statistics • Approximate indebtedness: $ 21,000 • Average 2007 starting salary: $ 53,669 NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

  9. Average Starting Salaries of UMR Graduates UndergraduateGraduate 2003 $ 47,305 $ 52,744 2004 $ 46,567 $ 52,945 2005 $ 49,181 $ 53,042 2006 $ 51,059 $ 58,120 2007 $ 53,669 $ 62,751 NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

  10. Technology • 94% plan to bring a PC to campus • 71% will be new computers • 78% laptops • 7% Macintosh/Apple • 97% plan to bring a Cell Phone to campus • 67% use online social networks (Facebook, MySpace) • 13% spend more than 11 hours per week video gaming • 13% spend more than 15 hours per week on the internet NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

  11. Alaska Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Nevada New York 29 States Represented by 2007 Freshmen Class Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Wisconsin NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

  12. Rolla Senior High School Rockwood Summit High Parkway West High Home School Oakville Senior High Saint Louis Univ High School Washington High School Eureka High School Windsor High School Blue Springs South High Jackson High School Lindbergh High School Marquette High School Parkway South High School Jefferson City High School Lees Summit Senior High Missouri Academy Science, Math & Computing Francis Howell Central Waynesville High School Desmet Jesuit High School Troy Buchanan High School Belleville Township H S West Warren County R-3 Senior High Top Feeder High Schools NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

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