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Who Are the Freshmen at Austin Peay?

Who Are the Freshmen at Austin Peay?. Ellen Smyth May 2009. Institutional Research & Effectiveness. Defining the Freshmen. First-time full-time freshmen Fall 2007: 90% of all Ft Fresh -> 1188 Ft Ft Fresh

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Who Are the Freshmen at Austin Peay?

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  1. Who Are the Freshmen at Austin Peay? Ellen Smyth May 2009 Institutional Research & Effectiveness

  2. Defining the Freshmen • First-time full-time freshmen • Fall 2007: 90% of all Ft Fresh -> 1188 Ft Ft Fresh • Fall 2008: 88% of all Ft Fresh -> 1326 Ft Ft Fresh

  3. Who am I, the typical freshman at Austin Peay? Let’s look at my profile.

  4. Profile I am: 18 years old70% Female61% White65% Living Off Campus53% Receiving the Lottery Scholarship65% Academically Deficient54% 2008

  5. Profile Mean = 18.9 Median = 18 Mode = 18 90% under 21 96% under 26 2008

  6. Profile 2008

  7. Profile HS GPA: 3.1 APSU GPA: 2.6 ACT Composite: 22 ACT English: 22 ACT Math: 20 96% reported HS GPA 89% reported ACT scores 2008

  8. Profile 2008

  9. Profile I live within 50 miles of campus.70% 2007

  10. Profile 93% from Tennessee 4% from Kentucky 2008

  11. Profile 2008

  12. Profile 2008

  13. Profile The odds are even that I am the first person in my family to ever attend college. 2008

  14. Profile I will take 14 credit hours my first Fall semester, which means I will need to study 28 to 42 hours each week. 2008

  15. Profile I have no idea how to study 28 to 42 hours each week. 2008

  16. Profile I am not associated with the military. Of 1326 freshmen: 22 Active Duty Military 54 Family Members 14 Veterans 2008

  17. Why did I choose college and Austin Peay?

  18. Choosing to Attend College Attending college is important because it will help me get a better job.99.5% 2008

  19. Choosing Austin Peay Austin Peay’s good academic reputationis important91%–important to more students than financial aid.74% 2008

  20. Choosing Austin Peay Offering my chosen major91%and cost91%are important. 2008

  21. What do I expect from myself and Austin Peay?

  22. Expectations I will develop a good relationship with at least one faculty member or my advisor.91% 2008

  23. Expectations There is no chance I’ll miss more than one class per week.77% 2008

  24. Expectations There is no chance I will fail a course.84% 2008

  25. Expectations I will earn at least a B average.81% 41% had 3.0 or higher 2008

  26. Expectations There is no chance I will drop out, even temporarily.93% 86% retained to Spring 65-70% retained to Fall 2008

  27. Expectations There is a very good chance I will complete my Bachelor’s at Austin Peay.75% 30% graduate in six years 2008

  28. Expectations I will work at least part-time while attending college.95% 2008

  29. Expectations I will work full-time while attending college.48% 2008

  30. Full-time Working Student Average Course Load 14 hrs in class 28 hrs studying 40 hrs working ============= 82 hours per week Minimal Course Load 12 hrs in class 24 hrs studying 40 hrs working ============= 76 hours per week 2008

  31. How do I compare with other 4-year public college students nationwide?

  32. Compared to Students at other 4-year Public Schools My parents earn less, are less likely to be alive and living together, and have less education. 2007

  33. Compared to Students at other 4-year Public Schools I work more, smoke more, and involve my parents in decisions more. 2007

  34. Compared to Students at other 4-year Public Schools I am less interested in living on campus, participating in clubs, and earning a graduate degree. 2007

  35. Compared to Students at other 4-year Public Schools I am more interested in being involved in the arts and influencing politics. 2007

  36. Compared to Students at other 4-year Public Schools I am less likely to be concerned about paying for college and more likely to depend on grants and scholarships to cover all school costs. 2007

  37. Compared to Students at other 4-year Public Schools My college choice was based less on academic reputation, placement in jobs or grad schools, and a visit to campus and based more on financial aid, cost, and proximity. 2007

  38. Compared to Students at other 4-year Public Schools This school was more likely to be my first and only choice. 2007

  39. These are typical freshmen, but we have difficulty keeping freshmen.

  40. Who am I, the freshman who does not return?

  41. Not Retained I am the same age as my classmates. 2008

  42. Not Retained My ACT scores are one point lower than my classmates’ scores. 2008

  43. Not Retained My high school GPA is a quarter of a point below that of my classmates. 2008

  44. Not Retained 41% have 2.0 or higher 2008

  45. How do I, the student who didn’t come back, compare with my peers who returned?

  46. Not Retained I am 50% more likely to have been conditionally admitted. 2008

  47. Not Retained I am 38% more likely to procrastinate registering. 2008

  48. Not Retained I am 22% more likely to be first generation. 2008

  49. Not Retained I am 13% more likely to live off campus. 2008

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