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1 2014 Senior Survey - Overall Results Response rate Yes o 70.3% 29.7% 945 ote: Sample was undergraduate seniors (year = 4) who were on the degree list. EVALUATE MIT Overall, how satisfied have you been with your undergraduate education? Very satisfied Generally satisfied Ambivalent Generally dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 39.9% 49.2% 7.8% 2.6% 0.5% 664 Thinking about your entire experience at MIT, how satisfied are you with each of the following? Level of intellectual excitement on campus Overall quality of instruction Opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities Social life on campus Opportunities for personal growth and development Very satisfied Generally satisfied Generally dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 66.5% 30.1% 2.6% 0.8% % 59.4% 12.0% 1.8% % 36.9% 7.5% 0.5% % 50.9% 13.7% 3.4% % 41.1% 8.0% 1.8% 649 'ot applicable' counted as missing. MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 1

2 Would you encourage a high school senior who resembles you when you were a high school senior to attend MIT? Definitely would Probably would Maybe Probably would OT Definitely would OT 59.9% 22.5% 10.8% 4.3% 2.5% 649 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 2

3 YOUR UDERGRADUATE EXPERIECE Thinking about your entire experience at MIT, how satisfied are you with each of the following? Overall quality of instruction Academic advising before declaring a major Out-of-class availability of faculty Opportunities to participate in research with a faculty member Availability of academic support and assistance Availability of courses you wanted to take outside your major Quality of instruction in humanities and arts courses Quality of instruction in natural science and math courses Quality of instruction in social science courses Quality of instruction in engineering courses Quality of instruction in pre-med courses 'ot applicable' counted as missing. Very satisfied Generally satisfied Generally dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 26.7% 59.4% 12.0% 1.8% % 41.1% 32.2% 14.6% % 61.9% 14.4% 1.6% % 38.5% 7.0% 1.0% % 53.8% 12.6% 2.2% % 46.1% 14.4% 1.8% % 50.1% 7.6% 1.5% % 50.9% 9.6% 1.8% % 54.7% 10.5% 1.8% % 45.6% 6.5% 2.2% % 50.3% 24.2% 3.9% 153 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 3

4 Please select your major Aeronautics and Astronautics (16) Architecture (4) Biological Engineering (20) Biology (7) Brain and Cognitive Sciences (9) Chemical Engineering (10) Chemistry (5) Civil and Environmental Eng (1) Earth, Atmos & Planetary Sci (12) Economics (14) Electrical Eng & Computer Sci (6) Humanities (21) Humanities and Engineering (21E) Humanities and Science (21S) Linguistics and Philosophy (24) Management (15) Materials Science and Eng (3) Mathematics (18) Mechanical Engineering (2) uclear Engineering (22) Physics (8) Political Science (17) Urban Studies and Planning (11) Writing & Humanistic Studies (21W) Other 3.6% 0.8% 5.0% 6.3% 3.9% 6.6% 1.9% 1.8% 1.0% 1.8% 27.5% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 1.0% 3.2% 3.9% 9.2% 13.4% 0.6% 6.6% 0.6% 0.5% 0.2% 0.2% 619 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 4

5 Please select your second major, if applicable Aeronautics and Astronautics (16) Architecture (4) Biological Engineering (20) Biology (7) Brain and Cognitive Sciences (9) Center for Real Estate Develop (RED) Chemical Engineering (10) Chemistry (5) Earth, Atmos & Planetary Sci (12) Economics (14) Electrical Eng & Computer Sci (6) Humanities (21) Linguistics and Philosophy (24) Management (15) Mathematics (18) Music and Theater Arts (21M) uclear Engineering (22) Physics (8) Political Science (17) Writing & Humanistic Studies (21W) 0.9% 0.9% 1.8% 8.2% 3.6% 0.9% 1.8% 1.8% 0.9% 6.4% 13.6% 0.9% 0.9% 13.6% 26.4% 0.9% 0.9% 10.9% 1.8% 2.7% 110 Only includes respondents who responded that they had a second major. MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 5

6 While an undergraduate, did you participate in any of the following? Research with a faculty member Other research experiences Published or presented a paper off-campus Worked as a tutor or TA in an institution- or department-based program Received tutorial help through an institution- or department-based program Independent study Off-campus study in the U.S. Study-abroad program Internship in the U.S. Internship abroad Service learning course Volunteer service in the U.S. Volunteer service abroad Leadership program Yes o 87.1% 12.9% % 41.4% % 77.8% % 55.5% % 61.8% % 81.2% % 94.6% % 87.2% % 27.7% % 68.4% % 94.8% % 57.2% % 86.2% % 70.4% 618 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 6

7 SATISFACTIO WITH YOUR UDERGRADUATE EXPERIECES Please indicate your satisfaction with these experience(s). Research with a faculty member Other research experiences Published or presented a paper off-campus Worked as a tutor or TA in an institution- or department-based program Received tutorial help through an institution- or department-based program Independent study Off-campus study in the U.S. Study-abroad program Internship in the U.S. Internship abroad Service learning course Volunteer service in the U.S. Volunteer service abroad Leadership program Very satisfied Generally satisfied Generally dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 38.7% 47.2% 11.9% 2.2% % 56.4% 12.2% 0.6% % 53.1% 3.1% 0.8% % 55.3% 3.4% 1.1% % 53.1% 12.9% 3.1% % 60.2% 7.4% 0.9% % 35.5% 9.7% 6.5% % 18.7% 5.3% 4.0% % 37.8% 5.3% 1.2% % 37.4% 4.8% 2.1% % 57.1% 3.6% 3.6% % 56.9% 2.4% 0.4% % 35.8% 3.7% 2.5% % 46.0% 12.5% 2.3% 176 Only asked of respondents who indicated they had participated in a given activity. MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 7

8 On the whole, how satisfied have you been your major? (Students chose up to two majors) Very satisfied Generally satisfied Ambivalent Generally dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 37.9% 43.8% 13.0% 4.0% 1.3% 717 ote: Respondents who selected a second major are counted more than once. How satisfied have you been with each of the following aspects of this major? (Respondents chose up to two majors) Availability of courses you wanted to take Quality of instruction Level of intellectual excitement Quality of advising Laboratory experience Opportunities for class discussion Helpfulness of faculty outside classroom Availability of tutoring and other help Flexibility (i.e., time for electives) Career opportunities associated with this major Opportunities to create or design something new Opportunities to practice leadership skills Very satisfied Generally satisfied Generally dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 31.6% 46.8% 16.8% 4.8% % 51.5% 10.1% 2.7% % 41.5% 7.5% 1.1% % 44.7% 22.5% 7.0% % 43.2% 15.5% 4.3% % 54.1% 17.7% 2.5% % 52.5% 12.4% 2.0% % 54.0% 17.8% 4.7% % 44.8% 16.9% 5.0% % 29.6% 16.6% 5.9% % 38.4% 19.5% 4.7% % 48.1% 22.5% 6.2% 595 ote 1: Respondents who selected a second major are counted more than once. ote 2: 'ot applicable' counted as missing. MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 8

9 QUALITY OF CAMPUS LIFE How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of campus life? Sense of community on campus Sense of community where you live Student clubs and organizations Student government Climate for ethnic/racial minority students on campus Degree of ethnic/racial diversity of the campus Climate for LGBTQ students on campus Feeling of security on campus Guest speakers and campus-wide events Opportunities to participate in intercollegiate (CAA) athletics Opportunities to participate in club sports Very satisfied Generally satisfied Generally dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 24.7% 54.7% 15.6% 5.1% % 34.6% 11.9% 3.2% % 54.1% 7.2% 1.6% % 45.7% 32.3% 11.7% % 52.0% 9.5% 1.3% % 47.9% 8.3% 2.8% % 56.0% 5.2% 0.8% % 41.4% 6.6% 0.7% % 56.4% 12.9% 1.2% % 38.3% 6.9% 1.8% % 50.8% 9.9% 1.4% 364 Opportunities to participate in intramural and other recreational athletics Opportunities to work on student-led project teams or group activities that created and/or built things or processes Opportunities to study or work outside the United States 'ot applicable' counted as missing. 44.5% 49.2% 5.8% 0.4% % 48.1% 8.8% 1.0% % 39.9% 7.1% 2.9% 421 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 9

10 Did you actively participate in any of the following while in school? Intercollegiate athletics (CAA) Intramural athletics Club sports Music/theater group Student publications Student government Political group Religious or spiritual group Cultural/ethnic organization Volunteer service Academic clubs, honor societies, or professional associations Other student organizations or clubs Total Respondents % 26.4% % 44.5% % 20.8% % 23.2% % 7.4% % 17.6% % 3.0% % 18.0% % 22.5% % 32.6% % 35.2% % 55.3% % 306.5% % of Respondents' column adds to more than 100% because respondents could check more than one item. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement: I have been able to find a balance between my academic work and extracurricular activities. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree 29.5% 51.1% 13.9% 5.5% 599 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 10

11 QUALITY OF CAMPUS SERVICES AD FACILITIES How satisfied are you with each of the following campus services and facilities? Administration's responsiveness to student concerns Athletic and recreational facilities Food services Library facilities and resources Psychological counseling services Student health services (other than counseling) Student housing facilities Very satisfied Generally satisfied Generally dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 9.2% 36.3% 30.7% 23.9% % 41.4% 2.9% 0.2% % 28.5% 39.0% 27.0% % 47.0% 3.2% 0.5% % 48.7% 18.0% 8.5% % 45.9% 24.4% 10.2% % 56.7% 12.8% 5.3% 584 Workshop facilities to build and test things or processes for your classes, clubs or other activities Campus police / campus security Classrooms Laboratory facilities and equipment 'ot applicable' counted as missing. 36.5% 52.7% 10.3% 0.5% % 48.9% 4.0% 0.5% % 55.4% 2.2% 0.3% % 47.8% 2.6% 0.6% 540 Based on what you know now, how well do you think your undergraduate experience prepared you to select scholarly or professional information from a variety of sources? Very well More than adequately Adequately Less than adequately Very poorly 25.4% 40.6% 29.5% 3.7% 0.8% 594 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 11

12 PLAS FOR THE COMIG YEAR Tell us what you expect to be doing THIS FALL. Working for pay full-time (including selfemployment) Working for pay part-time Starting my own company or organization Attending graduate or professional school parttime Attending graduate or professional school fulltime Enrolled in some other education program (such as completing your current degree or a postbaccalaureate program) Respondents % 55.5% % 4.2% % 4.9% % 1.8% % 37.4% % 3.2% Internship Military service Freelancing/performing Family and other caregiving Traveling Undecided Other activity Total % 1.8% 4 0.6% 0.7% 0 0.0% 0.0% 2 0.3% 0.3% 9 1.3% 1.5% % 3.0% 7 1.0% 1.2% % 115.6% ote: '% of Respondents' column adds to more than 100% because respondents could check more than one item. MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 12

13 Will you be doing service or volunteer work through a service organization? Yes o 3.2% 96.8% 596 Which service organization? Peace Corps Teach for America City Year AmeriCorps Citizen Schools Other program 5.3% 15.8% 0.0% 10.5% 10.5% 57.9% Only asked of those who responded 'yes' to the previous question 19 Will you be participating in a fellowship program? Yes o 1.9% 98.1% 594 Do you expect to be living inside or outside the U.S. next fall? In U.S. (including Puerto Rico, territories, etc.) Outside U.S. ot sure 85.2% 6.5% 8.2% 596 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 13

14 In which state will you reside? Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Hawaii Illinois Indiana Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri ew Jersey ew York orth Carolina Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin Other 0.2% 21.5% 0.6% 1.1% 1.1% 0.6% 0.4% 1.9% 0.2% 0.9% 0.4% 44.2% 1.9% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.4% 10.5% 0.2% 0.6% 2.4% 0.4% 0.2% 0.2% 3.9% 0.2% 0.4% 2.4% 1.3% 1.1% 466 Only asked of those who selected 'In U.S' in previous question. MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 14

15 EMPLOYMET PLAS Which of the following best describes the current state of your employment plans: Have accepted a position I will be self-employed Considering one or more specific offers Currently searching for a position Have not yet begun my job search ot planning on employment this fall 60.9% 2.0% 6.9% 25.7% 2.9% 1.7% 350 Only asked of those who indicated that they would be working for pay full-time in the fall. In what sector do you expect to be employed? Self-employed in own business (including freelancing/performing) For-profit corporation/company/gro up-practice Government or other public institution or agency, including military on-profit organization/go (e.g., arts/human services/international organizations) 3.1% 81.7% 6.5% 8.7% 356 Only asked of those who indicated that they would be working for pay full-time in the fall. MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 15

16 Do any of the following describe the position you will have or hope to have in the fall? Artist/performer Consultant Designer Engineer Entrepreneur Financial analyst or advisor Manager or administrator Military service Paralegal or legal aide Policy analyst or political aide Researcher Scientific/lab technician Software developer or programmer Teacher (or teacher-intraining) Writer/journalist/editor Other 0.3% 10.0% 2.9% 23.4% 2.6% 8.3% 1.7% 1.1% 0.6% 2.0% 8.0% 4.3% 22.6% 1.7% 0.3% 10.3% 350 Only asked of those who indicated that they would be working for pay full-time in the fall. MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 16

17 Which of the following best describes the type of organization where you will be working or hope to be working this fall? Agriculture Athletics, recreation Biotech, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment Business & management consulting Communications, journalism, media Computers, IT Construction, manufacturing, energy/mining, utilities Education - higher education Education - other education Engineering, architecture, design Environmental Finance Fine and performing arts Healthcare and medicine Insurance and real estate International affairs/international GO Business services, accounting, marketing, Law, legal services, judicial Military, national security, public safety, security Museum, cultural Institution, foundation or charity Public policy, politics 0.6% 0.0% 6.5% 7.1% 0.6% 20.1% 3.7% 2.0% 3.7% 15.6% 2.0% 9.9% 0.3% 3.7% 0.3% 0.3% 2.3% 0.8% 2.8% 0.3% 1.1% 1.7% MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 17

18 Which of the following best describes the type of organization where you will be working or hope to be working this fall? (cont.) Public service, community organization Retail, restaurants, consumer services, hospitality, tourism Science or research not elsewhere listed Social/human services Transportation, distribution or logistics Other 1.7% 0.6% 4.2% 1.1% 0.8% 7.9% 353 Only asked of those who indicated that they would be working for pay full-time in the fall. Would you consider this firm a startup company? Yes o 17.0% 83.0% 212 Only asked of those who indicated that they would be working for pay full-time in the fall. MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 18

19 EDUCATIO PLAS FOR THE FALL Which of the following best describes the current state of your educational plans for the fall? I have one or more acceptances I don't have any acceptances yet ot applicable 92.2% 6.9% 0.9% 232 Only asked of those who indicated they would be attending graduate or professional school in the fall. Which, if any, degrees do you plan to pursue THIS FALL? Master of Arts (e.g., MA) Master's in Fine Arts (MFA) Master of Science (MS) Master's degree in Business (MBA) Master's degree in Engineering Professional Masters (e. g., MEd, MPA, MSW, MS, MAT, MPH, MCP) Other Master's Degree Law degree (e.g., JD, LLB) Medical degree (e.g., MD, DO, DDS, DVM) Professional doctorate (e. g., EdD, DDiv, PsyD) PhD Other degree Still unsure Total Respondents 2 0.8% 0.9% 0 0.0% 0.0% % 20.9% 1 0.4% 0.4% % 33.9% 4 1.6% 1.7% 3 1.2% 1.3% 0 0.0% 0.0% % 10.9% 1 0.4% 0.4% % 35.7% 5 2.0% 2.2% 3 1.2% 1.3% % 109.6% MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 19

20 ote: '% of Respondents' column adds to more than 100% because students could check more than one item. Only asked of those who indicated they would be attending graduate or professional school in the fall. Please tell us the field you plan to pursue a doctorate in. Mark all that apply. Biological sciences Engineering, other applied sciences Humanities or arts Physical sciences Social sciences Other doctorate Total Respondents % 17.3% % 48.1% 0 0.0% 0.0% % 38.3% 5 5.3% 6.2% 6 6.3% 7.4% % 117.3% ote: '% of Respondents' column adds to more than 100% because students could check more than one item. Only asked of those who indicated they would be pursuing a doctoral degree in the fall. In addition to the degree(s) you may have already told us about, do you have other plans to pursue a graduate or professional degree in the future? Yes o Undecided 21.7% 50.0% 28.3% 230 Only asked of those who indicated they would be attending graduate or professional school in the fall. MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 20

21 Which, if any, degrees do you plan to pursue any time in the future? Mark all that you expect to pursue. Master of Arts (e.g., MA) Master's in Fine Arts (MFA) Master's degree in Engineering Master of Science (MS) Master's degree in Business (MBA) Professional Masters (e. g., MEd, MPA, MSW, MS, MAT, MPH, MCP) Other Master's Degree Law degree (e.g., JD, LLB) Medical degree (e.g., MD, DO, DDS, DVM) Professional doctorate (e. g., EdD, DDiv, PsyD) Doctoral Degree: Biological sciences Doctoral Degree: Engineering, other applied sciences Doctoral Degree: Humanities or arts Doctoral Degree: Physical sciences Doctoral Degree: Social sciences Other doctorate Other degree Still unsure Total Respondents 1 1.5% 2.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% 3 4.5% 6.0% 1 1.5% 2.0% % 28.0% 4 6.1% 8.0% 1 1.5% 2.0% 2 3.0% 4.0% % 14.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% 2 3.0% 4.0% % 32.0% 1 1.5% 2.0% 5 7.6% 10.0% 1 1.5% 2.0% 3 4.5% 6.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% 5 7.6% 10.0% % 132.0% ote: '% of Respondents' column adds to more than 100% because students could check more than one item. Only asked of those who indicated they intend to pursue a degree in the future MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 21

22 PLAIG FOR EXT YEAR: ADVICE AD IFORMATIO How helpful has advice and assistance from your parents or guardians been as you make plans for next year? Very helpful Somewhat helpful ot very helpful I haven't asked for/received advice or assistance from my parents or guardians 32.6% 38.7% 13.8% 14.9% 589 Have you talked with any almni/ae to help you make plans for next year? Yes o 61.7% 38.3% 590 How helpful has advice and assistance from alumni/ae been as you make plans for next year? Very helpful Somewhat helpful ot very helpful 57.0% 39.9% 3.0% 363 Only asked of those who answered yes to the previous question MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 22

23 How many faculty members know you well enough to provide a professional recommendation concerning your qualifications for a job or advanced degree work? 0 (none) or more 12.9% 20.4% 30.4% 20.2% 8.3% 7.8% 589 Do you expect to stay in touch with any MIT faculty after graduation? Yes o 63.2% 36.8% 587 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 23

24 Please tell us about your interactions with Global Education and Career Development (GECD). During the current academic year, how many times have you had a meeting with a staff member in the Global Education and Career Development Prior to your senior year, did you have any meetings with a staff member in Global Education and Career Development (GEDC)? During your time at MIT, how many times have you attended a workshop, seminar, info session, or other events sponsored by Global Education More than once Once one 20.7% 19.2% 60.0% % 25.7% 55.0% % 16.9% 53.0% 587 When did you first make contact with Global Education and Career Development (GECD)? 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year 28.6% 36.1% 19.2% 16.1% 385 Overall, how satisfied are you with Global Education and Career Development (GECD)? Very satisfied Generally satisfied Generally dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 13.6% 71.5% 9.8% 5.1% 396 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 24

25 'ot applicable' counted as missing How helpful to you are the following services from Global Education and Career Development (GECD) as you make plans for the future? General career advice Specific career field/industry advice The Career Center Website CareerBridge Very helpful Somewhat helpful ot very helpful 20.9% 53.1% 26.1% % 39.9% 39.6% % 53.2% 27.1% % 44.2% 23.1% 437 'ot applicable' counted as missing As you make plans for next year, how confident are you in your ability to do the following? Identify appropriate employers and positions Present your relevant experiences and skills effectively Identify graduate school options or fellowship opportunities etwork effectively Effectively plan your own career Very confident Generally confident Somewhat confident ot confident at all 28.4% 40.6% 26.2% 4.8% % 40.4% 20.2% 7.2% % 34.7% 30.8% 12.0% % 36.8% 32.3% 11.3% % 38.9% 28.1% 9.3% 583 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 25

26 THIKIG ABOUT WHAT YOU'VE LEARED The list below contains some abilities and types of knowledge that may be developed in a bachelor's degree program. Please indicate how your ability in each area has changed since you first entered college. Writing clearly and effectively Communicating well orally Thinking critically Leadership skills Understanding and using quantitative reasoning and methods Reading or speaking a foreign language Critical appreciation of art, music, literature, and drama Understanding the process of science and experimentation Creating original ideas and solutions Constructively resolving interpersonal conflicts Placing current problems in historical/cultural/philosop hical perspective Career- or work-related knowledge and skills In-depth knowledge of a field or discipline Judging the merits of arguments based on their sources, methods and reasoning Functioning effectively as a member of a team Ability to learn on your own Very much Quite a bit Some Very little or none 15.1% 36.0% 37.0% 12.0% % 39.4% 32.2% 5.8% % 29.3% 10.8% 0.9% % 34.1% 24.9% 8.1% % 33.9% 8.8% 1.0% % 17.1% 22.9% 46.7% % 24.2% 36.8% 26.1% % 36.8% 13.9% 2.9% % 41.9% 18.2% 2.7% % 36.2% 30.7% 11.0% % 25.3% 37.2% 23.1% % 40.2% 21.0% 4.1% % 37.9% 15.0% 1.9% % 39.1% 24.2% 3.5% % 40.9% 20.7% 2.8% % 31.0% 12.1% 1.6% % 33.6% 9.2% 0.9% 577 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 26

27 The list below contains some abilities and types of knowledge that may be developed in a bachelor's degree program. Please indicate how your ability in each area has changed since you first entered college. (cont.) Thinking analytically and logically Evaluating and choosing between alternative courses of action Relating well to people of different races, nations, and religions Identifying moral and ethical issues Functioning independently, without supervision Planning and executing complex projects Understanding the complexity of social problems Developing selfesteem/self-confidence Developing global awareness Conducting scholarly research Acquiring broad knowledge across a number of fields Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for my profession Very much Quite a bit Some Very little or none 56.3% 33.6% 9.2% 0.9% % 41.1% 17.8% 1.9% % 30.7% 23.8% 9.8% % 33.4% 32.7% 10.0% % 33.9% 16.1% 2.4% % 39.2% 14.5% 2.6% % 32.6% 26.4% 9.5% % 27.6% 24.8% 21.0% % 25.7% 34.4% 16.9% % 31.6% 28.1% 6.6% % 37.2% 28.2% 4.7% % 38.6% 15.5% 3.3% 581 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 27

28 LOG-TERM GOALS As you think about your future, how important is each of the following to you? Raising a family Working for social and political change Participating in religious activities Participating in politics or community affairs Being well off financially Expressing myself artistically Living or working abroad Traveling abroad Getting to know people from diverse backgrounds Being a leader in my field Contributing to science and innovation Being successful in a business of my own Having managerial responsibility Doing creative and expressive work Doing work that is in accordance with my philosophy or religion Volunteering Being a leader in my community Learning about other cultures and nations Essential Very important Somewhat important ot important at all 42.0% 28.3% 20.8% 8.9% % 22.2% 39.9% 25.9% % 8.9% 16.3% 65.2% % 12.9% 40.2% 41.9% % 38.7% 27.7% 3.1% % 16.5% 36.7% 35.1% % 16.5% 35.8% 38.4% % 31.4% 29.6% 12.9% % 37.2% 31.0% 11.5% % 36.0% 25.7% 9.4% % 35.1% 24.9% 7.0% % 17.9% 29.5% 39.1% % 27.1% 29.5% 25.3% % 29.1% 34.6% 12.5% % 21.8% 28.1% 31.9% % 24.2% 46.2% 21.1% % 26.8% 39.2% 16.3% % 33.7% 37.6% 13.1% 582 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 28

29 Do you have plans to pursue a graduate or professional degree in the future? Yes o Undecided 52.1% 11.7% 36.2% 359 Only asked of those who did not indicate they are going to graduate school in the fall Which, if any, degrees do you plan to pursue any time in the future? Mark all that you expect to pursue. Master of Arts (e.g., MA) Master's in Fine Arts (MFA) Master's degree in Engineering Master of Science (MS) Master's degree in Business (MBA) Professional Masters (e. g., MEd, MPA, MSW, MS, MAT, MPH, MCP) Other Master's Degree Law degree (e.g., JD, LLB) Medical degree (e.g., MD, DO, DDS, DVM) Professional doctorate (e. g., EdD, DDiv, PsyD) Doctoral Degree: Biological sciences Doctoral Degree: Engineering, other applied sciences Respondents 5 1.7% 2.7% 1 0.3% 0.5% % 24.2% % 15.6% % 41.9% % 5.4% 5 1.7% 2.7% % 7.0% % 17.7% 3 1.0% 1.6% % 5.9% % 12.9% 7 2.3% 3.8% MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 29

30 Which, if any, degrees do you plan to pursue any time in the future? Mark all that you expect to pursue. (cont.) Doctoral Degree: Humanities or arts Doctoral Degree: Physical sciences Doctoral Degree: Social sciences Other doctorate Other degree Still unsure Total Respondents 7 2.3% 3.8% % 5.9% 8 2.6% 4.3% 4 1.3% 2.2% 1 0.3% 0.5% % 8.1% % 162.9% ote: '% of Respondents' column adds to more than 100% because students could check more than one item. Only asked of those who responed 'Yes' to the previous question MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 30

31 PAYIG FOR COLLEGE Have you received any financial aid from MIT (e.g., grant, student loan, or workstudy job) while you have been an undergraduate here? Yes o 68.5% 31.5% 584 During your time here, have you ever received a Pell grant? Yes o 28.9% 71.1% 581 What is the total amount YOU borrowed personally for your undergraduate education (tuition, fees, room and board)? $0 $1 - $4,999 $5,000 - $9,999 $10,000 -$14,999 $15,000 -$19,999 $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $29,999 $30,000 - $39,999 $40,000 or more More than $0 but unable to estimate the amount 52.8% 6.7% 6.6% 7.2% 3.8% 4.8% 2.8% 2.1% 4.7% 8.6% 580 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 31

32 What is the total amount YOU borrowed personally for your undergraduate education (tuition, fees, room and board)? Mean Percentile 25 Median Percentile 75 Valid $15,341 $2,500 $12,500 $22, Only includes those who indicated they borrowed money, calculated using midpoint of each category. '$40,000 or more' coded as $48,000. 'More than $0 but unable to estimate' coded as $2,500 Will your parents or family help you pay off the loans you have indicated above? Yes o ot applicable 21.4% 27.8% 50.9% 580 What has been the impact on your family of paying for your education (tuition, fees, room, and board) at MIT? one/slight Moderate Considerable Severe ot applicable (My family does not contribute funds for my education.) 18.2% 30.0% 35.4% 9.4% 7.0% 584 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 32

33 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I will be seriously burdened by loan payments when I graduate. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree 5.0% 12.4% 29.1% 53.5% 581 Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Due to a lack of money, I have had to forego: Study abroad Extracurricular activities Community service on-paying research/internships Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree 6.6% 12.1% 26.3% 54.9% % 11.6% 26.0% 59.7% % 7.7% 28.0% 61.2% % 20.8% 18.4% 40.4% 577 In which of your college years did you work for pay during at least one term? 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year or later Did not work for pay Total Respondents % % % % % % ote 1: Students checked up to four years. This table shows % participation in any year. ote 2: '% of Respondents' column adds to more than 100% because students could check more than one item. MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 33

34 A LITTLE MORE ABOUT YOU During which undergraduate years did you live 'on campus' for at least one term? 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year or later Total Respondents % % % % % ote1: This table shows % who lived on campus for a given year. ote 2: '% of Respondents' column adds to more than 100% because respondents could check more than one item. ote3: 'Did not live on campus' not included Your sex Female Male Other 51.5% 47.8% 0.7% 586 Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (hold a permanent Visa)? Yes o 91.3% 8.7% 586 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 34

35 Your race or ethnic group. American Indian or Alaska ative Asian Black or African American Respondents 8 1.2% 1.4% % 35.0% % 8.1% Hispanic or Latino ative Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Total % 14.0% 3 0.5% 0.5% % 52.2% % 111.3% ote: '% of Respondents' column adds to more than 100% because respondents could check more than one item. What is your sexual orientation? Heterosexual Gay/lesbian Bisexual Unsure Other 88.8% 3.1% 4.1% 1.9% 2.1% 582 Were you admitted to MIT: Early Action or Early Decision Regular admission As a transfer from another institution 37.4% 60.0% 2.6% 585 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 35

36 When you first started college, in what general field were you planning to major? Business & Management Engineering or Applied Sciences Humanities Fine Arts Biological Sciences Physical Sciences or Mathematics Social Sciences Other Undecided 2.2% 55.6% 0.3% 0.3% 13.5% 22.7% 2.1% 0.7% 2.6% 585 Please tell us what your highest admission test scores were: SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing SAT Mathematics Highest ACT score-act Composite Mean Minimum Percentile 25 Median Percentile 75 Maximum What is the average grade you have received during your college career? A A- B+ B B-/C+ C or below 25.4% 32.4% 20.1% 15.3% 5.7% 1.2% 583 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 36

37 Have you taken one or more graduate or professional exams (e.g., GRE, LSAT, MCAT)? Yes o 39.5% 60.5% 583 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 37

38 YOUR PARETS What is the highest level of education completed by your mother(s)? o high school diploma High school diploma or equivalent Post-secondary school other than college Some college or associate's degree Bachelor's degree Graduate or Professional degree Unsure/Don't Know Total Mothers % % 7 1.2% % % % 0 0.0% % What is the highest level of education completed by your father(s)? o high school diploma High school diploma or equivalent Post-secondary school other than college Some college or associate's degree Bachelor's degree Graduate or Professional degree Unsure/Don't Know Total Fathers % % % % % % 3 0.5% % MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 38

39 Did either of your parents attend the institution from which you will graduate this spring? Parents attended for undergraduate studies Parents attended for graduate studies Parents did not attend Total Respondents % 3.8% % 2.9% % 94.5% % 101.2% ' Respondents' column sums to more than 100% because respondents could choose more than one option. What is your best estimate of the total annual before tax income from all sources of the parent, parents, and/or stepparents who helped pay for your undergraduate education? Under $50,000 $50,000 - $99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 $150,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $249,999 $250,000 - $499,999 Over $500, % 22.0% 19.8% 12.3% 9.9% 11.2% 4.4% 546 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 39

40 What is your best estimate of the total annual before tax income from all sources of the parent, parents, and/or stepparents who helped pay for your undergraduate education? Mean Percentile 25 Median Percentile 75 Valid $158,333 $75,000 $125,000 $225, 'Caluclated using the midpoint of each category. 'Over $500,000' coded as $600,000 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 40

41 MIT-OLY QUESTIOS Have you taken or do you plan to take an MITx or edx course? Yes, have taken Yes, plan to take o I am not aware of MITx or edx Total Respondents % 15.1% % 27.2% % 57.6% % 2.1% % 101.9% Which of the following best describes your awareness and use of the MIT OpenCourseWare site? I am aware of the MIT OpenCourseWare site and visit it daily I am aware of the MIT OpenCourseWare site and visit it weekly I am aware of the MIT OpenCourseWare site and visit it monthly I am aware of the MIT OpenCourseWare site and visit it occasionally I am aware of the MIT OpenCourseWare site but have never visited it I am unaware of the MIT OpenCourseWare site 2.2% 11.7% 21.6% 61.9% 2.6% 0.0% 582 MIT Office of the Provost, Institutional Research 5/9/14 Page 41