North Carolina State University
2009 First-Year Student Survey:
College Comparisons
Preparation for College

This document reports college differences in how well respondents are preparation for college, such as high school preparation, participation in pre-college programs, and current development of various knowledge, skills, and personal development goals. For information about the survey and analysis methods see "2009 First-Year Student Survey: Introduction, Methods, and Student Demographic Profile". Exact question wording is available on the web or by clicking on the "Q" next to the table heading.

High School Preparation | Self Preparation | Participation in Pre-College Programs
Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development:
Current Development
Importance

Q High school preparation for college

High School preparation for college	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Very well	40.4%	36.1%	34.5%	41.9%	34.0%	44.7%	36.5%	47.1%	51.7%	37.7%	43.7%
Somewhat well	49.5%	52.9%	58.6%	43.5%	62.0%	46.2%	51.7%	43.0%	45.0%	53.1%	44.4%
Not very well	10.1%	11.0%	6.9%	14.6%	4.0%	9.1%	11.8%	9.9%	3.3%	9.2%	12.0%
Total (N)	3,071	592	116	329	100	847	263	121	60	501	142

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Q Self-preparation for college

Self preparation for college	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Very well	42.8%	43.7%	40.0%	50.5%	42.0%	46.9%	40.2%	43.7%	45.0%	33.9%	35.2%
Somewhat well	54.1%	54.3%	59.1%	44.6%	55.0%	49.4%	56.7%	55.5%	51.7%	63.1%	62.0%
Not very well	3.0%	2.0%	0.9%	4.9%	3.0%	3.7%	3.1%	0.8%	3.3%	3.0%	2.8%
Total (N)	3,053	593	115	327	100	840	261	119	60	496	142

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Q Participation in pre-college program

		College/School
	NCSU	CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Educational Talent Search	3.1%	3.5%	2.5%	4.3%	3.8%	2.7%	2.5%	3.1%	1.6%	2.6%	4.1%
Upward Bound	0.7%	0.3%	2.5%	1.2%	1.0%	0.6%	0.7%	1.5%	0.0%	0.2%	1.4%
GEAR UP	0.9%	1.6%	1.7%	0.0%	1.9%	0.8%	0.7%	0.0%	0.0%	0.9%	1.4%
Early College	3.3%	4.0%	0.0%	3.8%	4.8%	3.5%	2.5%	4.6%	0.0%	2.8%	4.1%
Total (N)	3,237	623	119	346	105	897	279	130	63	530	145

Note: Respondents could select more than one program.
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Q Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development

Current Development

Development: Writing skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.80	2.85	2.76	2.98	2.75	2.72	2.77	2.88	2.93	2.75	2.79
4: Excellent	13.4%	16.5%	10.7%	20.8%	10.1%	11.3%	12.5%	10.1%	21.3%	9.7%	15.4%
3: Good	55.9%	54.6%	58.0%	58.4%	57.6%	52.6%	54.5%	69.7%	54.1%	59.2%	51.7%
2: Fair	28.0%	26.2%	27.7%	19.3%	29.3%	33.1%	31.1%	18.5%	21.3%	28.2%	29.4%
1: Poor	2.7%	2.7%	3.6%	1.6%	3.0%	3.0%	1.9%	1.7%	3.3%	3.0%	3.5%
Total (N)	3,029	588	112	322	99	831	257	119	61	497	143

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Development: Speaking skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.83	2.83	2.94	2.89	2.84	2.74	2.93	3.01	2.66	2.85	2.81
4: Excellent	18.9%	19.0%	29.4%	25.9%	14.3%	14.3%	23.0%	25.2%	16.4%	18.4%	16.2%
3: Good	49.6%	50.1%	40.4%	42.7%	57.1%	50.2%	51.4%	52.1%	36.1%	52.1%	53.5%
2: Fair	26.8%	25.5%	24.8%	26.2%	26.5%	30.3%	21.4%	21.0%	44.3%	25.9%	25.4%
1: Poor	4.6%	5.5%	5.5%	5.3%	2.0%	5.2%	4.3%	1.7%	3.3%	3.6%	4.9%
Total (N)	3,019	585	109	321	98	832	257	119	61	495	142

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Development: Listening skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.30	3.40	3.31	3.25	3.22	3.30	3.26	3.21	3.38	3.26	3.23
4: Excellent	40.5%	48.3%	37.3%	40.9%	35.7%	39.9%	35.3%	38.5%	44.3%	38.0%	34.0%
3: Good	49.5%	44.4%	57.3%	44.9%	53.1%	50.6%	56.5%	44.4%	49.2%	50.1%	56.0%
2: Fair	9.1%	6.5%	4.5%	13.0%	9.2%	8.8%	7.1%	16.2%	6.6%	11.3%	8.5%
1: Poor	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	1.2%	2.0%	0.7%	1.2%	0.9%	.	0.6%	1.4%
Total (N)	3,018	586	110	323	98	830	255	117	61	497	141

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Development: Comprehension skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.10	3.17	2.95	3.18	3.01	3.19	3.01	2.97	3.05	2.98	3.04
4: Excellent	28.5%	31.6%	18.9%	34.2%	25.5%	33.4%	23.4%	21.0%	23.0%	21.4%	27.0%
3: Good	54.7%	54.7%	59.5%	52.2%	54.1%	53.2%	55.9%	58.0%	60.7%	56.2%	52.5%
2: Fair	15.3%	12.7%	19.8%	11.5%	16.3%	12.1%	18.8%	18.5%	14.8%	21.6%	18.4%
1: Poor	1.5%	1.0%	1.8%	2.2%	4.1%	1.3%	2.0%	2.5%	1.6%	0.8%	2.1%
Total (N)	3,013	583	111	322	98	827	256	119	61	495	141

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Development: Using mathematics skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.09	2.99	3.17	2.52	2.98	3.48	3.06	2.93	3.20	2.89	3.33
4: Excellent	35.3%	26.4%	40.0%	12.5%	28.6%	56.7%	30.6%	23.5%	37.7%	26.2%	47.9%
3: Good	41.6%	48.5%	39.1%	38.3%	42.9%	35.6%	49.0%	48.7%	44.3%	41.0%	37.9%
2: Fair	19.9%	22.6%	19.1%	38.0%	26.5%	7.1%	16.1%	25.2%	18.0%	28.2%	13.6%
1: Poor	3.3%	2.6%	1.8%	11.2%	2.0%	0.6%	4.3%	2.5%	.	4.7%	0.7%
Total (N)	3,012	584	110	321	98	831	255	119	61	493	140

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Development: Understanding everyday influence of science/technology	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.07	3.19	2.80	2.73	2.98	3.35	2.87	2.96	2.78	2.86	3.27
4: Excellent	30.8%	34.0%	17.4%	16.1%	25.8%	46.2%	20.4%	23.9%	13.3%	20.6%	42.9%
3: Good	47.2%	51.1%	50.5%	46.7%	46.4%	43.1%	47.5%	48.7%	55.0%	49.3%	42.9%
2: Fair	19.8%	14.6%	26.6%	31.2%	27.8%	10.2%	30.6%	26.5%	28.3%	25.7%	12.9%
1: Poor	2.1%	0.3%	5.5%	6.0%	.	0.5%	1.6%	0.9%	3.3%	4.5%	1.4%
Total (N)	2,989	577	109	317	97	826	255	117	60	491	140

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Development: Applying scientific methods of inquiry	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.76	2.90	2.48	2.46	2.64	3.03	2.49	2.62	2.44	2.55	3.03
4: Excellent	15.7%	18.9%	6.5%	6.1%	9.8%	25.4%	5.2%	13.2%	3.5%	9.9%	23.7%
3: Good	49.1%	53.5%	39.8%	43.4%	48.9%	53.9%	44.0%	42.1%	43.9%	44.3%	56.3%
2: Fair	31.0%	26.4%	49.1%	40.8%	37.0%	19.2%	45.2%	38.6%	45.6%	37.2%	19.3%
1: Poor	4.3%	1.2%	4.6%	9.6%	4.3%	1.5%	5.6%	6.1%	7.0%	8.6%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,920	572	108	311	92	807	248	114	57	476	135

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Development: Computer skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.11	3.05	3.29	3.11	3.03	3.12	3.20	3.13	3.20	3.08	3.09
4: Excellent	31.5%	29.5%	40.9%	26.5%	25.5%	34.9%	34.5%	32.8%	42.6%	27.7%	30.0%
3: Good	50.4%	49.2%	48.2%	59.3%	55.1%	45.3%	52.5%	50.4%	37.7%	54.6%	50.0%
2: Fair	15.8%	18.4%	10.0%	12.9%	16.3%	16.6%	11.8%	14.3%	16.4%	16.1%	18.6%
1: Poor	2.3%	2.9%	0.9%	1.3%	3.1%	3.2%	1.2%	2.5%	3.3%	1.6%	1.4%
Total (N)	2,999	583	110	317	98	825	255	119	61	491	140

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Development: Logical reasoning skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.32	3.27	3.23	3.24	3.31	3.44	3.33	3.31	3.43	3.22	3.28
4: Excellent	40.3%	37.3%	32.7%	34.7%	36.7%	50.7%	39.6%	36.4%	51.7%	32.8%	38.6%
3: Good	51.2%	52.3%	57.3%	55.6%	57.1%	42.9%	53.7%	57.6%	40.0%	56.8%	51.4%
2: Fair	8.2%	10.0%	10.0%	9.1%	6.1%	6.2%	6.7%	5.9%	8.3%	10.2%	9.3%
1: Poor	0.3%	0.3%	.	0.6%	.	0.2%	.	.	.	0.2%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,998	579	110	320	98	827	255	118	60	491	140

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Development: Ability to adapt to changing technologies	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.30	3.23	3.28	3.18	3.20	3.41	3.35	3.30	3.27	3.27	3.33
4: Excellent	42.5%	38.1%	45.0%	33.2%	35.8%	50.0%	45.7%	38.7%	38.3%	39.8%	47.8%
3: Good	46.2%	47.9%	40.4%	53.5%	48.4%	41.6%	44.5%	52.9%	53.3%	48.7%	39.1%
2: Fair	10.2%	12.9%	12.8%	11.4%	15.8%	7.5%	9.4%	8.4%	5.0%	10.3%	11.6%
1: Poor	1.1%	1.0%	1.8%	1.9%	.	0.8%	0.4%	.	3.3%	1.2%	1.4%
Total (N)	2,982	580	109	316	95	824	254	119	60	487	138

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Development: Ability to critically analyze ideas and information	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.08	3.04	3.06	3.16	3.02	3.15	3.10	3.11	3.10	2.99	3.01
4: Excellent	25.6%	23.3%	18.7%	32.7%	20.6%	28.4%	27.1%	25.2%	29.5%	20.5%	25.0%
3: Good	58.1%	58.7%	68.2%	52.5%	60.8%	59.1%	56.6%	61.3%	52.5%	58.7%	53.6%
2: Fair	15.4%	17.0%	13.1%	12.9%	18.6%	11.8%	15.9%	12.6%	16.4%	19.9%	19.3%
1: Poor	0.9%	1.0%	.	1.9%	.	0.6%	0.4%	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	2.1%
Total (N)	2,975	576	107	318	97	819	251	119	61	487	140

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Development: Using books/journals/articles from library/internet for research	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.88	3.03	3.00	2.95	2.93	2.76	2.82	2.97	2.80	2.86	2.84
4: Excellent	21.7%	30.8%	21.8%	26.3%	20.4%	14.7%	21.1%	23.5%	21.3%	19.7%	21.7%
3: Good	48.1%	43.6%	59.1%	45.9%	53.1%	50.2%	44.9%	55.5%	42.6%	49.6%	44.2%
2: Fair	26.9%	23.5%	16.4%	24.4%	25.5%	31.4%	29.3%	15.1%	31.1%	27.8%	30.4%
1: Poor	3.3%	2.1%	2.7%	3.4%	1.0%	3.8%	4.7%	5.9%	4.9%	2.8%	3.6%
Total (N)	3,001	582	110	320	98	825	256	119	61	492	138

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Development: Problem-solving skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.23	3.19	3.20	3.10	3.16	3.38	3.27	3.07	3.30	3.13	3.21
4: Excellent	32.7%	29.8%	29.1%	23.9%	24.5%	44.3%	33.3%	20.2%	39.3%	25.8%	35.0%
3: Good	57.8%	59.7%	61.8%	62.3%	67.3%	49.7%	60.0%	67.2%	50.8%	62.2%	52.9%
2: Fair	9.2%	10.0%	9.1%	13.5%	8.2%	5.8%	6.7%	11.8%	9.8%	11.4%	10.7%
1: Poor	0.4%	0.5%	.	0.3%	.	0.2%	.	0.8%	.	0.6%	1.4%
Total (N)	3,001	581	110	318	98	827	255	119	61	492	140

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Development: Ability to plan/carry out projects independently	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.26	3.34	3.29	3.25	3.30	3.21	3.32	3.39	3.42	3.16	3.22
4: Excellent	38.9%	45.5%	39.1%	41.6%	37.8%	35.7%	42.6%	47.9%	51.7%	30.0%	36.0%
3: Good	48.7%	43.8%	50.9%	42.6%	54.1%	50.3%	47.3%	43.7%	40.0%	56.4%	51.8%
2: Fair	11.4%	9.5%	10.0%	14.5%	8.2%	12.9%	9.4%	8.4%	6.7%	12.8%	10.8%
1: Poor	1.0%	1.2%	.	1.3%	.	1.1%	0.8%	.	1.7%	0.8%	1.4%
Total (N)	2,995	580	110	317	98	823	256	119	60	493	139

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Development: Understanding of diverse cultures and values	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.04	3.11	3.20	3.26	3.00	2.88	3.04	3.06	2.90	3.10	2.86
4: Excellent	32.3%	34.7%	40.0%	43.7%	25.5%	26.3%	33.1%	28.8%	26.2%	35.5%	23.2%
3: Good	42.3%	44.0%	40.9%	39.9%	50.0%	39.5%	41.3%	49.2%	39.3%	43.0%	47.1%
2: Fair	22.1%	18.8%	18.2%	14.8%	23.5%	29.6%	22.0%	21.2%	32.8%	17.8%	21.7%
1: Poor	3.3%	2.4%	0.9%	1.6%	1.0%	4.6%	3.5%	0.8%	1.6%	3.7%	8.0%
Total (N)	2,977	579	110	318	98	813	254	118	61	488	138

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Development: Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.37	3.41	3.42	3.44	3.32	3.32	3.43	3.41	3.47	3.33	3.34
4: Excellent	45.5%	49.2%	49.5%	49.4%	40.9%	41.8%	48.6%	45.3%	52.5%	42.4%	44.5%
3: Good	46.6%	43.2%	43.9%	45.3%	50.5%	48.4%	45.8%	50.4%	42.4%	48.2%	46.0%
2: Fair	7.6%	7.1%	5.6%	5.3%	8.6%	9.4%	5.5%	4.3%	5.1%	9.1%	8.0%
1: Poor	0.3%	0.5%	0.9%	.	.	0.4%	.	.	.	0.2%	1.5%
Total (N)	2,942	567	107	320	93	808	253	117	59	481	137

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Development: Ability to lead or guide others	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.11	3.12	3.24	3.18	3.09	3.02	3.24	3.17	2.93	3.12	3.04
4: Excellent	32.8%	32.7%	43.1%	37.3%	31.3%	29.4%	38.0%	32.5%	26.2%	32.6%	29.2%
3: Good	47.6%	49.2%	41.3%	44.7%	46.9%	46.2%	48.6%	53.0%	47.5%	49.4%	48.9%
2: Fair	17.2%	15.8%	11.9%	16.5%	21.9%	21.0%	12.5%	13.7%	19.7%	15.8%	19.0%
1: Poor	2.4%	2.3%	3.7%	1.6%	.	3.4%	0.8%	0.9%	6.6%	2.3%	2.9%
Total (N)	2,979	575	109	322	96	819	255	117	61	488	137

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Development: Ability to function as part of a team	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.48	3.53	3.61	3.39	3.62	3.42	3.55	3.51	3.38	3.52	3.44
4: Excellent	54.5%	56.7%	65.1%	49.1%	66.3%	48.8%	60.2%	55.6%	49.2%	58.4%	52.2%
3: Good	40.0%	40.0%	31.2%	42.5%	29.5%	45.1%	35.2%	40.2%	41.0%	35.7%	40.6%
2: Fair	5.0%	3.1%	3.7%	7.1%	4.2%	5.4%	4.7%	4.3%	8.2%	5.1%	6.5%
1: Poor	0.6%	0.2%	.	1.2%	.	0.7%	.	.	1.6%	0.8%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,983	575	109	322	95	820	256	117	61	490	138

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Development: Ability to organize steps to complete group project	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.26	3.32	3.37	3.21	3.32	3.17	3.35	3.36	3.28	3.31	3.21
4: Excellent	38.8%	42.9%	44.0%	36.8%	40.0%	32.8%	43.7%	45.8%	41.7%	39.7%	38.4%
3: Good	49.6%	46.9%	48.6%	49.4%	51.6%	52.3%	48.0%	44.9%	46.7%	52.1%	44.9%
2: Fair	10.6%	9.4%	7.3%	11.6%	8.4%	14.1%	7.5%	8.5%	10.0%	7.4%	15.9%
1: Poor	0.9%	0.7%	.	2.2%	.	0.9%	0.8%	0.8%	1.7%	0.8%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,971	573	109	318	95	817	254	118	60	489	138

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Development: Taking the initiative improve my work	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.23	3.31	3.27	3.18	3.23	3.20	3.26	3.27	3.33	3.17	3.28
4: Excellent	36.2%	41.6%	35.8%	35.6%	37.5%	35.1%	37.2%	36.5%	44.3%	30.8%	35.5%
3: Good	51.5%	48.5%	55.0%	48.3%	49.0%	51.1%	53.4%	53.9%	44.3%	55.6%	56.5%
2: Fair	11.4%	8.9%	9.2%	14.2%	12.5%	12.8%	8.3%	9.6%	11.5%	13.1%	8.0%
1: Poor	0.9%	1.0%	.	1.9%	1.0%	1.0%	1.2%	.	.	0.4%	.
Total (N)	2,977	575	109	323	96	820	253	115	61	487	138

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Development: Exercising public responsibility/community service	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.05	3.17	3.28	3.07	3.13	2.92	3.11	3.07	3.02	3.07	2.86
4: Excellent	31.9%	37.6%	43.1%	34.6%	32.3%	26.4%	35.7%	31.4%	26.7%	29.9%	28.1%
3: Good	44.9%	44.9%	43.1%	41.7%	51.0%	44.4%	41.7%	48.3%	50.0%	49.0%	38.1%
2: Fair	19.4%	14.5%	11.9%	20.2%	13.5%	23.4%	20.2%	16.1%	21.7%	18.9%	25.9%
1: Poor	3.8%	3.0%	1.8%	3.4%	3.1%	5.8%	2.4%	4.2%	1.7%	2.3%	7.9%
Total (N)	2,968	572	109	321	96	813	252	118	60	488	139

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Development: Maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.11	3.10	3.13	3.01	3.25	3.04	3.31	3.18	2.95	3.16	3.11
4: Excellent	35.3%	34.0%	38.5%	30.2%	45.8%	32.2%	45.5%	36.4%	23.0%	37.8%	37.4%
3: Good	43.9%	46.2%	38.5%	44.9%	37.5%	44.3%	41.6%	45.8%	50.8%	43.7%	40.3%
2: Fair	17.2%	16.0%	20.2%	20.2%	12.5%	19.1%	11.4%	16.9%	24.6%	15.5%	18.0%
1: Poor	3.6%	3.8%	2.8%	4.7%	4.2%	4.5%	1.6%	0.8%	1.6%	3.1%	4.3%
Total (N)	2,981	574	109	321	96	818	255	118	61	490	139

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Development: Personal growth	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.25	3.22	3.28	3.30	3.31	3.22	3.33	3.26	3.24	3.21	3.26
4: Excellent	33.2%	31.4%	35.8%	37.7%	36.8%	32.0%	38.2%	30.8%	32.2%	30.0%	37.0%
3: Good	58.6%	60.0%	57.8%	55.0%	56.8%	58.0%	57.1%	64.1%	59.3%	61.6%	52.9%
2: Fair	8.0%	8.2%	5.5%	6.9%	6.3%	9.7%	4.7%	5.1%	8.5%	8.3%	9.4%
1: Poor	0.3%	0.4%	0.9%	0.3%	.	0.4%	.	.	.	0.2%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,951	570	109	318	95	807	254	117	59	484	138

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Development: Self-confidence	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.06	3.00	3.02	3.03	3.14	3.05	3.14	3.20	3.07	3.10	2.93
4: Excellent	30.9%	28.1%	30.3%	32.3%	36.5%	30.9%	35.2%	34.7%	27.9%	30.9%	25.2%
3: Good	47.2%	48.2%	45.9%	42.5%	43.8%	46.2%	46.1%	52.5%	50.8%	50.2%	48.2%
2: Fair	18.6%	19.2%	19.3%	21.1%	16.7%	19.6%	16.4%	11.0%	21.3%	16.6%	20.9%
1: Poor	3.4%	4.5%	4.6%	4.0%	3.1%	3.3%	2.3%	1.7%	.	2.3%	5.8%
Total (N)	2,980	573	109	322	96	818	256	118	61	488	139

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Development: Ability to handle stress	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.87	2.82	2.73	2.75	2.95	3.00	3.00	2.79	2.72	2.81	2.86
4: Excellent	22.5%	21.2%	16.5%	16.6%	20.8%	27.2%	30.2%	16.9%	16.4%	21.4%	18.0%
3: Good	46.7%	45.1%	44.0%	48.3%	56.3%	48.0%	42.4%	48.3%	44.3%	44.7%	53.2%
2: Fair	26.3%	28.5%	35.8%	28.2%	19.8%	22.0%	24.7%	31.4%	34.4%	27.6%	25.2%
1: Poor	4.4%	5.2%	3.7%	6.9%	3.1%	2.8%	2.7%	3.4%	4.9%	6.3%	3.6%
Total (N)	2,972	572	109	319	96	813	255	118	61	490	139

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Development: Time management	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.66	2.70	2.87	2.60	2.61	2.65	2.79	2.74	2.77	2.52	2.57
4: Excellent	17.4%	19.3%	22.9%	16.5%	15.6%	16.5%	23.1%	19.5%	21.3%	13.3%	14.5%
3: Good	40.5%	40.3%	45.9%	39.6%	40.6%	42.0%	40.0%	44.9%	44.3%	37.3%	38.4%
2: Fair	32.3%	32.1%	26.6%	30.8%	33.3%	32.0%	29.8%	25.4%	24.6%	38.0%	37.0%
1: Poor	9.7%	8.3%	4.6%	13.1%	10.4%	9.6%	7.1%	10.2%	9.8%	11.4%	10.1%
Total (N)	2,984	576	109	321	96	820	255	118	61	490	138

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Development: Self-discipline	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.12	3.18	3.23	3.03	3.13	3.13	3.15	3.16	3.02	3.05	3.14
4: Excellent	33.6%	36.9%	36.7%	28.2%	36.5%	33.1%	35.3%	37.6%	28.3%	30.0%	38.1%
3: Good	47.5%	47.0%	50.5%	50.2%	43.8%	49.0%	45.9%	42.7%	48.3%	47.8%	40.3%
2: Fair	16.4%	13.4%	11.9%	18.5%	15.6%	15.4%	16.9%	17.9%	20.0%	19.4%	18.7%
1: Poor	2.6%	2.6%	0.9%	3.1%	4.2%	2.4%	2.0%	1.7%	3.3%	2.9%	2.9%
Total (N)	2,977	574	109	319	96	818	255	117	60	490	139

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Development: Understanding world issues/problems	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.88	2.84	2.83	2.98	2.96	2.89	2.87	2.80	2.62	2.92	2.84
4: Excellent	21.1%	18.5%	17.4%	27.7%	21.4%	22.0%	19.2%	10.9%	16.4%	23.3%	20.0%
3: Good	49.7%	49.9%	55.0%	46.7%	55.1%	48.8%	51.8%	59.7%	37.7%	48.8%	49.3%
2: Fair	25.4%	28.3%	20.2%	21.5%	21.4%	25.0%	26.3%	27.7%	37.7%	24.5%	25.0%
1: Poor	3.8%	3.3%	7.3%	4.0%	2.0%	4.2%	2.7%	1.7%	8.2%	3.5%	5.7%
Total (N)	2,989	579	109	321	98	817	255	119	61	490	140

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Development: Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.43	3.45	3.48	3.56	3.35	3.39	3.41	3.33	3.43	3.43	3.31
4: Excellent	50.7%	52.7%	59.3%	61.4%	44.8%	46.6%	52.0%	44.5%	48.3%	50.2%	43.9%
3: Good	41.8%	40.0%	31.5%	33.9%	45.8%	45.9%	38.7%	43.7%	46.7%	43.2%	45.3%
2: Fair	7.1%	7.3%	7.4%	3.8%	9.4%	7.2%	8.2%	11.8%	5.0%	6.4%	8.6%
1: Poor	0.5%	.	1.9%	0.9%	.	0.2%	1.2%	.	.	0.2%	2.2%
Total (N)	2,973	575	108	319	96	815	256	119	60	486	139

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Development: Tolerance for divergent views	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.27	3.28	3.19	3.41	3.14	3.27	3.21	3.08	3.33	3.25	3.23
4: Excellent	40.8%	41.8%	36.4%	51.1%	31.6%	41.5%	36.9%	29.4%	50.0%	38.5%	38.3%
3: Good	46.0%	45.8%	48.6%	39.9%	52.0%	45.3%	48.6%	49.6%	33.3%	48.7%	47.5%
2: Fair	12.2%	11.3%	12.1%	8.1%	15.3%	12.1%	13.3%	21.0%	16.7%	11.9%	12.8%
1: Poor	1.0%	1.0%	2.8%	0.9%	1.0%	1.0%	1.2%	.	.	0.8%	1.4%
Total (N)	2,969	574	107	321	98	816	255	119	60	478	141

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Development: Appreciating gender equity	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.65	3.67	3.70	3.74	3.62	3.60	3.61	3.59	3.69	3.66	3.67
4: Excellent	68.5%	70.1%	72.2%	75.8%	63.3%	65.0%	67.2%	65.5%	70.5%	68.9%	69.1%
3: Good	28.3%	27.3%	25.9%	22.4%	35.7%	30.9%	28.1%	28.6%	27.9%	28.3%	28.8%
2: Fair	2.9%	2.6%	1.9%	1.6%	1.0%	3.8%	3.6%	5.0%	1.6%	2.7%	2.2%
1: Poor	0.3%	.	.	0.3%	.	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,986	578	108	322	98	820	253	119	61	488	139

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Development: Appreciating racial equity	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.60	3.61	3.69	3.69	3.56	3.57	3.56	3.49	3.67	3.61	3.65
4: Excellent	65.3%	65.3%	70.4%	72.4%	64.3%	62.3%	63.3%	55.9%	67.2%	66.9%	67.9%
3: Good	30.4%	31.1%	28.7%	25.5%	29.6%	32.5%	30.9%	38.1%	32.8%	27.8%	29.3%
2: Fair	3.7%	3.3%	.	1.2%	4.1%	4.7%	4.3%	5.1%	.	5.1%	2.9%
1: Poor	0.6%	0.3%	0.9%	0.9%	2.0%	0.5%	1.6%	0.8%	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,994	579	108	322	98	822	256	118	61	490	140

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Development: Understanding present as it relates to history	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	2.99	2.93	2.87	3.21	3.08	2.97	3.00	2.98	2.80	3.01	2.89
4: Excellent	26.4%	21.7%	21.3%	38.1%	32.6%	26.4%	24.9%	24.6%	23.3%	27.5%	19.3%
3: Good	48.7%	52.3%	46.3%	45.8%	45.3%	46.8%	51.4%	50.0%	38.3%	48.6%	54.3%
2: Fair	22.7%	23.6%	30.6%	14.9%	20.0%	24.2%	22.9%	24.6%	33.3%	21.1%	22.9%
1: Poor	2.3%	2.4%	1.9%	1.2%	2.1%	2.6%	0.8%	0.8%	5.0%	2.9%	3.6%
Total (N)	2,967	572	108	323	95	814	253	118	60	484	140

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Development: Appreciation for arts, music, literature	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.17	3.17	3.29	3.41	2.98	3.08	3.03	3.30	3.75	3.15	3.14
4: Excellent	44.3%	43.7%	45.9%	54.5%	33.0%	41.7%	35.4%	51.3%	77.0%	44.4%	40.7%
3: Good	32.8%	33.9%	38.5%	33.2%	37.1%	31.5%	37.0%	30.3%	21.3%	30.2%	36.4%
2: Fair	18.6%	18.1%	14.7%	11.0%	24.7%	20.3%	23.0%	16.0%	1.6%	21.1%	18.6%
1: Poor	4.4%	4.3%	0.9%	1.3%	5.2%	6.6%	4.7%	2.5%	.	4.3%	4.3%
Total (N)	2,991	579	109	319	97	823	257	119	61	487	140

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Importance

Importance: Writing skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.33	3.40	3.50	3.64	3.37	3.02	3.51	3.52	3.34	3.41	3.18
4: Very Important	46.5%	50.2%	56.8%	68.3%	47.4%	27.7%	58.4%	56.3%	44.3%	51.2%	38.0%
3: Somewhat important	41.4%	40.6%	37.8%	28.0%	43.3%	50.1%	34.6%	39.5%	45.9%	39.7%	44.4%
2: Not very important	10.5%	8.7%	4.5%	3.1%	8.2%	18.8%	6.6%	4.2%	9.8%	7.9%	14.8%
1: Not at all important	1.6%	0.5%	0.9%	0.6%	1.0%	3.5%	0.4%	.	.	1.2%	2.8%
Total (N)	3,020	586	111	322	97	831	257	119	61	494	142

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Importance: Speaking skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.57	3.59	3.83	3.73	3.59	3.39	3.74	3.74	3.61	3.58	3.39
4: Very Important	63.2%	64.0%	83.5%	78.3%	65.3%	49.3%	75.7%	74.6%	63.9%	64.4%	53.9%
3: Somewhat important	31.0%	31.5%	16.5%	17.1%	28.6%	41.7%	22.4%	24.6%	32.8%	30.4%	33.3%
2: Not very important	4.9%	3.8%	.	4.0%	6.1%	7.5%	2.0%	0.8%	3.3%	4.3%	10.6%
1: Not at all important	0.9%	0.7%	.	0.6%	.	1.5%	.	.	.	1.0%	2.1%
Total (N)	3,009	584	109	322	98	827	255	118	61	494	141

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Importance: Listening skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.70	3.78	3.84	3.77	3.65	3.61	3.67	3.82	3.62	3.71	3.61
4: Very Important	73.1%	80.9%	83.6%	79.1%	67.0%	66.5%	70.6%	82.2%	67.2%	73.3%	61.7%
3: Somewhat important	24.2%	17.0%	16.4%	18.4%	30.9%	28.8%	26.7%	17.8%	27.9%	25.1%	37.6%
2: Not very important	2.2%	1.4%	.	2.5%	2.1%	3.9%	2.4%	.	4.9%	1.4%	0.7%
1: Not at all important	0.4%	0.7%	.	.	.	0.8%	0.4%	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	3,004	582	110	320	97	826	255	118	61	494	141

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Importance: Comprehension skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.72	3.78	3.72	3.75	3.69	3.66	3.71	3.81	3.72	3.72	3.74
4: Very Important	74.3%	79.8%	72.5%	76.1%	69.4%	69.3%	73.7%	82.4%	73.8%	73.7%	77.3%
3: Somewhat important	23.8%	18.9%	27.5%	23.0%	30.6%	27.8%	23.9%	16.0%	24.6%	24.4%	19.9%
2: Not very important	1.7%	1.2%	.	0.9%	.	2.5%	2.0%	1.7%	1.6%	1.8%	2.8%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	0.2%	.	.	.	0.4%	0.4%	.	.	.	.
Total (N)	3,004	583	109	322	98	825	255	119	61	491	141

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Importance: Using mathematics skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.57	3.49	3.61	2.95	3.45	3.86	3.55	3.62	3.38	3.51	3.88
4: Very Important	64.1%	56.1%	63.6%	29.0%	53.1%	87.1%	59.6%	64.1%	45.9%	57.8%	89.3%
3: Somewhat important	29.0%	37.4%	33.6%	41.1%	38.8%	12.0%	35.7%	33.3%	45.9%	35.5%	9.3%
2: Not very important	6.2%	6.2%	2.7%	25.9%	8.2%	0.7%	4.3%	2.6%	8.2%	6.1%	1.4%
1: Not at all important	0.7%	0.3%	.	4.0%	.	0.2%	0.4%	.	.	0.6%	.
Total (N)	3,008	585	110	321	98	828	255	117	61	493	140

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Importance: Understanding everyday influence of science/technology	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.41	3.57	3.28	3.04	3.34	3.60	3.20	3.46	3.02	3.31	3.57
4: Very Important	52.2%	61.9%	40.9%	30.5%	48.0%	65.3%	35.6%	53.0%	28.3%	44.4%	62.9%
3: Somewhat important	37.9%	33.6%	48.2%	46.4%	38.8%	29.8%	49.4%	40.2%	48.3%	42.6%	32.1%
2: Not very important	8.9%	4.3%	9.1%	19.6%	12.2%	4.0%	14.6%	6.8%	20.0%	12.4%	4.3%
1: Not at all important	1.0%	0.2%	1.8%	3.4%	1.0%	0.8%	0.4%	.	3.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,996	578	110	321	98	828	253	117	60	491	140

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Importance: Applying scientific methods of inquiry	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.21	3.48	2.97	2.90	3.00	3.39	2.82	3.19	2.85	3.04	3.48
4: Very Important	39.4%	56.3%	27.1%	22.7%	27.4%	48.5%	16.5%	38.6%	22.0%	29.5%	55.1%
3: Somewhat important	44.0%	35.8%	46.7%	49.5%	49.5%	43.5%	52.2%	43.0%	45.8%	46.7%	38.4%
2: Not very important	14.6%	7.5%	22.4%	22.7%	18.9%	6.9%	27.7%	17.5%	27.1%	21.7%	5.8%
1: Not at all important	2.0%	0.3%	3.7%	5.1%	4.2%	1.1%	3.6%	0.9%	5.1%	2.1%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,932	572	107	313	95	810	249	114	59	475	138

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Importance: Computer skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.58	3.50	3.67	3.52	3.53	3.64	3.63	3.66	3.66	3.60	3.54
4: Very Important	63.2%	57.0%	69.7%	57.9%	58.2%	67.6%	65.7%	67.2%	65.6%	64.0%	61.4%
3: Somewhat important	32.5%	36.5%	27.5%	36.8%	36.7%	28.8%	31.5%	31.1%	34.4%	31.9%	32.1%
2: Not very important	3.9%	6.0%	2.8%	4.4%	5.1%	3.3%	2.4%	1.7%	.	3.7%	5.7%
1: Not at all important	0.4%	0.5%	.	0.9%	.	0.2%	0.4%	.	.	0.4%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,991	584	109	318	98	819	254	119	61	489	140

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Importance: Logical reasoning skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.70	3.69	3.65	3.73	3.71	3.73	3.68	3.75	3.67	3.66	3.73
4: Very Important	71.8%	70.1%	65.5%	74.2%	72.4%	74.8%	69.7%	76.3%	67.2%	68.0%	75.5%
3: Somewhat important	26.8%	28.3%	34.5%	24.2%	26.5%	23.7%	28.7%	22.9%	32.8%	30.4%	22.3%
2: Not very important	1.4%	1.6%	.	1.6%	1.0%	1.2%	1.6%	0.8%	.	1.6%	2.2%
1: Not at all important	0.1%	.	.	.	.	0.2%	.	.	.	.	.
Total (N)	2,990	579	110	318	98	826	254	118	61	487	139

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Importance: Ability to adapt to changing technologies	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.61	3.57	3.66	3.56	3.57	3.64	3.64	3.76	3.67	3.57	3.62
4: Very Important	65.2%	62.2%	68.8%	61.1%	61.2%	68.6%	67.1%	76.5%	70.0%	61.3%	66.2%
3: Somewhat important	30.7%	33.2%	28.4%	34.1%	34.7%	27.1%	31.0%	23.5%	26.7%	34.0%	29.5%
2: Not very important	3.7%	4.5%	2.8%	4.5%	4.1%	3.6%	1.2%	.	3.3%	4.7%	4.3%
1: Not at all important	0.3%	0.2%	.	0.3%	.	0.6%	0.8%	.	.	.	.
Total (N)	2,981	579	109	314	98	822	255	119	60	486	139

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Importance: Ability to critically analyze ideas and information	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.59	3.59	3.65	3.66	3.60	3.60	3.59	3.52	3.66	3.54	3.56
4: Very Important	61.7%	61.3%	66.7%	68.6%	62.9%	62.2%	61.8%	55.6%	67.2%	56.7%	60.7%
3: Somewhat important	35.6%	36.1%	31.5%	29.2%	34.0%	35.5%	35.1%	41.0%	31.1%	40.5%	34.3%
2: Not very important	2.6%	2.4%	1.9%	2.2%	3.1%	2.2%	3.2%	3.4%	1.6%	2.9%	5.0%
1: Not at all important	0.1%	0.2%	.	.	.	0.1%	.	.	.	.	.
Total (N)	2,969	576	108	318	97	814	251	117	61	487	140

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Importance: Using books/journals/articles from library/internet for research	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.46	3.57	3.71	3.62	3.46	3.29	3.41	3.52	3.43	3.51	3.41
4: Very Important	53.6%	61.8%	72.7%	66.7%	49.0%	39.8%	52.7%	59.3%	55.0%	55.3%	49.6%
3: Somewhat important	39.7%	33.9%	25.5%	28.9%	48.0%	50.0%	37.1%	33.1%	35.0%	40.2%	43.9%
2: Not very important	6.1%	4.3%	1.8%	3.8%	3.1%	9.3%	8.2%	7.6%	8.3%	4.5%	4.3%
1: Not at all important	0.6%	.	.	0.6%	.	0.8%	2.0%	.	1.7%	.	2.2%
Total (N)	2,992	581	110	318	98	824	256	118	60	488	139

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Importance: Problem-solving skills	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.71	3.71	3.78	3.65	3.66	3.76	3.68	3.74	3.67	3.66	3.77
4: Very Important	73.0%	72.7%	78.2%	68.7%	68.0%	77.7%	70.8%	74.8%	68.9%	67.6%	78.6%
3: Somewhat important	25.3%	25.7%	21.8%	28.2%	30.9%	20.7%	26.9%	24.4%	29.5%	30.6%	20.0%
2: Not very important	1.6%	1.6%	.	2.5%	.	1.5%	2.4%	0.8%	1.6%	1.6%	1.4%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	.	.	0.6%	1.0%	0.1%	.	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,987	579	110	316	97	822	253	119	61	490	140

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Importance: Ability to plan/carry out projects independently	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.70	3.74	3.80	3.75	3.70	3.63	3.67	3.81	3.74	3.69	3.74
4: Very Important	72.1%	74.9%	80.0%	77.0%	71.4%	66.6%	69.8%	80.7%	75.4%	70.6%	75.7%
3: Somewhat important	25.9%	23.9%	20.0%	21.4%	27.6%	29.6%	27.8%	19.3%	23.0%	27.6%	22.9%
2: Not very important	2.0%	1.2%	.	1.6%	1.0%	3.5%	2.4%	.	1.6%	1.8%	1.4%
1: Not at all important	0.1%	.	.	.	.	0.2%	.	.	.	.	.
Total (N)	2,984	578	110	313	98	821	255	119	61	489	140

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Importance: Understanding of diverse cultures and values	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.39	3.46	3.62	3.66	3.39	3.19	3.44	3.47	3.48	3.45	3.14
4: Very Important	53.3%	55.8%	68.8%	69.8%	51.0%	41.1%	57.4%	60.5%	59.0%	55.2%	43.1%
3: Somewhat important	34.7%	34.7%	25.7%	26.7%	37.8%	40.8%	31.6%	26.9%	32.8%	35.5%	32.8%
2: Not very important	9.9%	9.0%	4.6%	2.9%	10.2%	13.7%	8.6%	11.8%	4.9%	8.7%	19.0%
1: Not at all important	2.1%	0.5%	0.9%	0.6%	1.0%	4.4%	2.3%	0.8%	3.3%	0.6%	5.1%
Total (N)	2,968	577	109	315	98	812	256	119	61	484	137

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Importance: Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.65	3.68	3.72	3.75	3.72	3.54	3.67	3.76	3.70	3.67	3.50
4: Very Important	69.5%	70.9%	76.9%	78.3%	74.2%	62.4%	70.5%	76.1%	73.3%	71.3%	61.5%
3: Somewhat important	26.2%	26.1%	19.4%	19.2%	23.7%	30.8%	26.7%	23.9%	23.3%	24.7%	29.6%
2: Not very important	3.7%	2.8%	2.8%	2.2%	2.2%	5.6%	2.4%	.	3.3%	3.8%	6.7%
1: Not at all important	0.6%	0.2%	0.9%	0.3%	.	1.2%	0.4%	.	.	0.2%	2.2%
Total (N)	2,935	570	108	318	93	805	251	117	60	478	135

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Importance: Ability to lead or guide others	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.58	3.58	3.74	3.65	3.53	3.49	3.72	3.68	3.47	3.58	3.57
4: Very Important	62.8%	62.5%	75.2%	68.4%	57.3%	56.1%	74.4%	70.1%	55.0%	62.7%	61.8%
3: Somewhat important	32.9%	33.2%	23.9%	28.4%	39.6%	38.1%	23.2%	28.2%	38.3%	33.0%	33.1%
2: Not very important	3.6%	4.2%	0.9%	2.8%	2.1%	4.5%	2.0%	1.7%	5.0%	3.5%	5.1%
1: Not at all important	0.6%	0.2%	.	0.3%	1.0%	1.2%	0.4%	.	1.7%	0.8%	.
Total (N)	2,968	573	109	320	96	818	254	117	60	485	136

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Importance: Ability to function as part of a team	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.75	3.76	3.83	3.74	3.79	3.72	3.77	3.76	3.69	3.76	3.68
4: Very Important	76.9%	78.9%	83.5%	76.9%	78.9%	74.6%	79.5%	75.9%	75.4%	77.3%	71.5%
3: Somewhat important	21.0%	18.5%	15.6%	20.6%	21.1%	23.4%	18.1%	24.1%	19.7%	21.3%	25.5%
2: Not very important	1.7%	2.4%	0.9%	2.5%	.	1.2%	2.4%	.	3.3%	1.4%	2.2%
1: Not at all important	0.3%	0.2%	.	.	.	0.7%	.	.	1.6%	.	0.7%
Total (N)	2,975	574	109	320	95	820	254	116	61	489	137

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Importance: Ability to organize steps to complete group project	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.61	3.65	3.79	3.64	3.62	3.56	3.62	3.72	3.44	3.63	3.54
4: Very Important	64.1%	66.7%	78.7%	67.0%	65.3%	59.5%	64.0%	73.5%	49.2%	64.4%	58.8%
3: Somewhat important	33.4%	31.9%	21.3%	29.8%	31.6%	36.9%	33.6%	24.8%	45.9%	34.2%	36.8%
2: Not very important	2.4%	1.4%	.	3.2%	3.2%	3.1%	2.4%	1.7%	4.9%	1.4%	4.4%
1: Not at all important	0.1%	.	.	.	.	0.5%	.	.	.	.	.
Total (N)	2,962	573	108	315	95	818	253	117	61	486	136

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Importance: Taking the initiative improve my work	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.72	3.75	3.82	3.73	3.68	3.68	3.72	3.81	3.80	3.70	3.70
4: Very Important	74.0%	77.7%	82.6%	75.2%	69.8%	70.1%	73.8%	81.9%	80.3%	72.5%	70.8%
3: Somewhat important	24.4%	20.4%	16.5%	23.3%	28.1%	28.2%	24.6%	17.2%	19.7%	25.7%	28.5%
2: Not very important	1.4%	1.4%	0.9%	1.3%	2.1%	1.6%	1.2%	0.9%	.	1.6%	0.7%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	0.5%	.	0.3%	.	0.1%	0.4%	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,965	573	109	318	96	816	252	116	61	487	137

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Importance: Exercising public responsibility/community service	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.49	3.58	3.72	3.58	3.56	3.32	3.56	3.63	3.37	3.56	3.32
4: Very Important	57.6%	63.5%	74.3%	64.2%	63.2%	46.1%	63.1%	66.1%	41.7%	60.1%	48.6%
3: Somewhat important	35.3%	31.4%	23.9%	30.8%	29.5%	41.8%	31.3%	30.5%	55.0%	35.8%	38.4%
2: Not very important	6.1%	4.9%	1.8%	4.4%	7.4%	10.0%	4.4%	3.4%	1.7%	4.1%	9.4%
1: Not at all important	1.0%	0.2%	.	0.6%	.	2.1%	1.2%	.	1.7%	.	3.6%
Total (N)	2,955	570	109	318	95	809	252	118	60	486	138

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Importance: Maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.74	3.77	3.79	3.77	3.72	3.65	3.77	3.82	3.74	3.81	3.73
4: Very Important	77.4%	80.1%	80.7%	79.3%	75.5%	69.3%	81.4%	83.8%	75.4%	83.2%	75.5%
3: Somewhat important	19.9%	17.3%	17.4%	19.1%	21.3%	26.7%	15.4%	14.5%	23.0%	15.0%	22.3%
2: Not very important	2.5%	2.4%	1.8%	1.3%	3.2%	3.7%	2.4%	1.7%	1.6%	1.6%	2.2%
1: Not at all important	0.3%	0.2%	.	0.3%	.	0.4%	0.8%	.	.	0.2%	.
Total (N)	2,970	573	109	319	94	817	253	117	61	488	139

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Importance: Personal growth	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.75	3.74	3.82	3.81	3.80	3.66	3.78	3.78	3.73	3.80	3.74
4: Very Important	76.7%	76.1%	83.2%	83.6%	83.2%	69.3%	78.8%	79.3%	76.7%	80.6%	76.8%
3: Somewhat important	21.6%	22.4%	15.9%	14.5%	13.7%	28.2%	20.4%	19.8%	21.7%	18.8%	20.3%
2: Not very important	1.5%	1.6%	0.9%	1.6%	3.2%	2.1%	0.4%	0.9%	.	0.6%	2.9%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	.	.	0.3%	.	0.4%	0.4%	.	1.7%	.	.
Total (N)	2,941	568	107	318	95	805	250	116	60	484	138

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Importance: Self-confidence	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.76	3.76	3.83	3.77	3.86	3.68	3.82	3.79	3.75	3.83	3.78
4: Very Important	78.7%	78.7%	84.3%	80.8%	88.4%	70.8%	83.5%	80.5%	77.0%	84.2%	80.6%
3: Somewhat important	19.2%	19.2%	14.8%	16.4%	9.5%	26.5%	15.0%	17.8%	21.3%	14.8%	17.3%
2: Not very important	1.8%	1.9%	0.9%	1.9%	2.1%	2.3%	1.6%	1.7%	1.6%	1.0%	2.2%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	0.2%	.	0.9%	.	0.4%	.	.	.	.	.
Total (N)	2,968	573	108	318	95	816	254	118	61	486	139

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Importance: Ability to handle stress	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.79	3.83	3.85	3.85	3.80	3.72	3.79	3.81	3.80	3.82	3.78
4: Very Important	81.0%	84.3%	85.3%	87.8%	82.3%	74.6%	80.2%	83.1%	82.0%	82.5%	79.7%
3: Somewhat important	17.6%	14.5%	14.7%	10.0%	15.6%	23.7%	19.0%	15.3%	16.4%	16.8%	18.8%
2: Not very important	1.1%	1.2%	.	1.6%	2.1%	1.2%	0.4%	1.7%	1.6%	0.6%	1.4%
1: Not at all important	0.2%	.	.	0.6%	.	0.5%	0.4%	.	.	.	.
Total (N)	2,967	572	109	319	96	815	252	118	61	487	138

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Importance: Time management	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.82	3.85	3.88	3.86	3.90	3.75	3.81	3.88	3.90	3.85	3.78
4: Very Important	83.5%	86.2%	89.0%	87.2%	89.6%	76.7%	82.6%	88.9%	90.2%	86.1%	79.9%
3: Somewhat important	15.5%	12.6%	10.1%	11.6%	10.4%	22.0%	16.2%	10.3%	9.8%	13.3%	18.7%
2: Not very important	0.9%	1.0%	0.9%	1.3%	.	1.2%	0.8%	0.9%	.	0.6%	0.7%
1: Not at all important	0.1%	0.2%	.	.	.	0.1%	0.4%	.	.	.	0.7%
Total (N)	2,975	572	109	320	96	820	253	117	61	488	139

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Importance: Self-discipline	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.78	3.78	3.87	3.79	3.84	3.76	3.79	3.80	3.70	3.79	3.73
4: Very Important	80.0%	80.6%	87.2%	81.5%	86.5%	77.3%	81.0%	79.7%	75.4%	80.9%	78.4%
3: Somewhat important	18.1%	17.2%	12.8%	16.6%	11.5%	21.5%	17.1%	20.3%	21.3%	17.0%	17.3%
2: Not very important	1.7%	2.3%	.	1.6%	2.1%	1.2%	1.6%	.	1.6%	2.1%	3.6%
1: Not at all important	0.1%	.	.	0.3%	.	.	0.4%	.	1.6%	.	0.7%
Total (N)	2,971	571	109	319	96	819	252	118	61	487	139

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Importance: Understanding world issues/problems	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.59	3.56	3.54	3.77	3.56	3.51	3.64	3.69	3.44	3.65	3.51
4: Very Important	63.4%	60.2%	58.7%	79.0%	63.9%	57.0%	68.6%	71.2%	54.1%	66.7%	58.3%
3: Somewhat important	32.4%	35.6%	36.7%	18.7%	29.9%	37.5%	27.1%	27.1%	37.7%	31.2%	35.3%
2: Not very important	3.7%	4.0%	4.6%	1.9%	4.1%	4.7%	4.3%	1.7%	6.6%	2.1%	5.8%
1: Not at all important	0.4%	0.2%	.	0.3%	2.1%	0.9%	.	.	1.6%	.	0.7%
Total (N)	2,972	578	109	315	97	816	258	118	61	481	139

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Importance: Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.66	3.70	3.78	3.78	3.66	3.54	3.64	3.78	3.66	3.70	3.55
4: Very Important	70.1%	72.7%	81.7%	80.9%	70.4%	61.4%	70.0%	79.7%	70.5%	71.9%	62.8%
3: Somewhat important	26.4%	24.9%	14.7%	16.3%	26.5%	33.3%	25.7%	19.5%	24.6%	26.5%	31.4%
2: Not very important	2.6%	2.1%	3.7%	2.5%	2.0%	3.5%	2.7%	.	4.9%	1.5%	4.4%
1: Not at all important	0.9%	0.3%	.	0.3%	1.0%	1.7%	1.6%	0.8%	.	0.2%	1.5%
Total (N)	2,973	575	109	319	98	819	257	118	61	480	137

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Importance: Tolerance for divergent views	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.57	3.58	3.61	3.69	3.57	3.48	3.57	3.56	3.52	3.61	3.54
4: Very Important	61.9%	63.3%	67.0%	73.7%	60.4%	55.6%	62.3%	58.1%	60.0%	64.5%	58.6%
3: Somewhat important	33.4%	31.8%	28.4%	22.6%	36.5%	38.0%	33.3%	40.2%	33.3%	32.1%	37.1%
2: Not very important	4.0%	4.4%	3.7%	3.1%	3.1%	5.0%	3.2%	1.7%	5.0%	3.4%	4.3%
1: Not at all important	0.7%	0.5%	0.9%	0.6%	.	1.3%	1.2%	.	1.7%	.	.
Total (N)	2,953	572	109	319	96	815	252	117	60	473	140

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Importance: Appreciating gender equity	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.65	3.70	3.80	3.74	3.66	3.54	3.62	3.67	3.51	3.73	3.57
4: Very Important	70.5%	72.9%	82.2%	78.1%	71.4%	63.0%	68.0%	72.0%	62.3%	75.8%	65.0%
3: Somewhat important	25.0%	24.5%	15.9%	19.1%	24.5%	29.6%	27.3%	23.7%	29.5%	21.9%	27.7%
2: Not very important	3.5%	2.1%	1.9%	1.6%	3.1%	6.0%	3.6%	3.4%	4.9%	1.9%	6.6%
1: Not at all important	1.0%	0.5%	.	1.3%	1.0%	1.5%	1.2%	0.8%	3.3%	0.4%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,975	576	107	320	98	821	253	118	61	484	137

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Importance: Appreciating racial equity	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.67	3.70	3.74	3.80	3.70	3.56	3.63	3.73	3.69	3.71	3.64
4: Very Important	72.4%	73.7%	80.6%	82.7%	74.5%	64.7%	71.0%	76.7%	75.4%	75.1%	70.1%
3: Somewhat important	23.0%	22.9%	14.8%	15.1%	22.4%	28.9%	22.7%	19.8%	19.7%	21.2%	24.8%
2: Not very important	3.5%	2.9%	2.8%	1.3%	2.0%	4.5%	4.7%	3.4%	3.3%	3.5%	4.4%
1: Not at all important	1.1%	0.5%	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%	2.0%	1.6%	.	1.6%	0.2%	0.7%
Total (N)	2,973	577	108	318	98	818	255	116	61	485	137

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Importance: Understanding present as it relates to history	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.33	3.28	3.40	3.55	3.49	3.24	3.38	3.39	3.16	3.40	3.10
4: Very Important	45.7%	41.9%	47.2%	62.5%	57.9%	40.1%	47.4%	46.6%	36.1%	50.1%	31.4%
3: Somewhat important	43.3%	46.5%	45.4%	30.9%	33.7%	46.1%	44.3%	45.8%	49.2%	40.5%	50.0%
2: Not very important	9.5%	9.6%	7.4%	5.3%	8.4%	11.6%	7.5%	7.6%	9.8%	8.7%	15.7%
1: Not at all important	1.5%	1.9%	.	1.3%	.	2.2%	0.8%	.	4.9%	0.6%	2.9%
Total (N)	2,958	570	108	320	95	812	253	118	61	481	140

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Importance: Appreciation for arts, music, literature	NCSU	College/School
		CALS	CED	CHASS	CNR	COE	COM	COT	Design	FYC	PAMS
Mean Rating	3.27	3.26	3.48	3.52	3.08	3.13	3.16	3.38	3.79	3.35	3.18
4: Very Important	46.5%	44.7%	56.0%	61.6%	28.6%	39.8%	39.8%	51.3%	83.6%	48.9%	47.1%
3: Somewhat important	37.3%	38.3%	36.7%	30.3%	56.1%	38.7%	40.2%	37.0%	13.1%	38.8%	29.3%
2: Not very important	13.3%	15.6%	6.4%	6.6%	10.2%	16.5%	16.4%	10.1%	1.6%	11.1%	17.9%
1: Not at all important	2.9%	1.4%	0.9%	1.6%	5.1%	5.0%	3.5%	1.7%	1.6%	1.2%	5.7%
Total (N)	2,987	577	109	320	98	822	256	119	61	485	140

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For more information on the 2009 First-Year Student Survey contact:
Dr. Nancy Whelchel, Associate Director for Survey Research
Office of Institutional Planning and Research
Box 7002
NCSU
Phone: (919) 515-4184
Email: Nancy_Whelchel@ncsu.edu

Posted: May, 2010

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