North Carolina State University
2006 Sophomore Student Survey:
Gender and Racial/Ethnic Comparisons
In Background Information

This document reports survey data on gender and racial/ethnic differences in respondents' background information. Specifically, results are presented for plans regarding degree completion and withdrawal or transfer from NC State. Survey results for all respondents are provided in "2006 Sophomore Student Survey: All Respondents." For information about the survey and analysis methods see "2006 Sophomore Student Survey: Introduction, Methods, and Student Demographic Profile." For exact question wording, see the survey instrument, or click on the "Q" in the table headers below.

Plans for Degree Completion | Choose NCSU Again | Withdrawal/Transfer from NCSU

Q Plans for Completing Degree at NC State

Plan to complete degree at NC State?	All	Women	Men	AfAm	White	Other
Yes	90.8%	89.7%	91.7%	90.2%	91.0%	88.9%
No	2.2%	2.7%	1.8%	0.8%	2.3%	3.0%
Not sure	7.0%	7.6%	6.5%	9.1%	6.6%	8.1%

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Q Choose NC State Again

Would still choose to attend NC State?	NCSU	Women	Men	AfAm	White	Other
Yes	71.2%	69.2%	73.1%	55.0%	74.0%	62.7%
No	7.3%	7.6%	7.1%	14.5%	6.2%	10.4%
Not sure	21.5%	23.3%	19.8%	30.5%	19.8%	26.9%

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Q Withdrawal/ Transfer from NC State

Ever consider withdrawing/transferring from NCSU	NCSU	Women	Men	AfAm	White	Other
No	56.8%	54.6%	59.0%	43.2%	60.2%	40.6%
Yes, not seriously	25.7%	24.3%	27.0%	28.8%	23.7%	39.8%
Yes, seriously	16.1%	20.1%	12.2%	28.0%	14.4%	18.8%
Yes-left & returned	1.4%	1.0%	1.8%	0.0%	1.6%	0.8%

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For more information on the 2006 Sophomore 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: November, 2006

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