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Survey Source: CIRP Freshman Survey 2018
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8% I
are undecided on their
major
76% I
consider gaining a general
education and appreciation
of ideas as very important
reasons to go to college
41% I
of those who already
decided on a major may
switch
FUTURE-ORIENTED
FRESHMAN
While the majority of incoming freshmen have decided on a major, many still anticipate
the possibility of changing their minds.
The freshman class of 2018 is coming to college with the future on their minds, including
both personal and broader issues.
e forward-thinking incoming class of
2018 is already planning for graduate and
professional school.
Cost of attendance impacts students’
college choice and how they spend their
time.
62% I
consider preparing for graduate
or professional school a very
important reason to go to college
72% I
already plan to obtain a
graduate degree
8% I
are pre-law
21% I
are pre-med
61% I
worked for pay during their last
year of high school
81% I
say that the cost of attendance
factored into their college choice
64% I
have concerns about their
ability to nance their college
education
51% I
say there is a very good chance
that they will get a job to help
pay for college expenses
e racial climate still
merits attention…
…and many have goals of
expanding their worldview.
82% I
disagree that racism is no longer
a major problem in America
75% I
agree that colleges should
prohibit racist/sexist speech on
campus
84% I
consider promoting racial
understanding an important
personal goal
60% I
nd it very important to improve
their understanding of different
countries and cultures
32% I
say there is a very good chance
that they will participate in a
study abroad program
52% I
say that becoming a more
cultured person was a very
important reason to go to college
THE
National results are shown in NAVY & WHITE |
results are shown in GRAY
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