North Carolina State University
2008 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 "2008 Sophomore Student Survey: All Respondents." For information about the survey and analysis methods see "2008 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? | NCSU | Women | Men | AfAm | White | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | % | 92.0 | 90.2 | 94.1 | 83.2 | 92.8 | 92.4 |
| No | % | 2.2 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 3.2 |
| Not sure | % | 5.8 | 6.5 | 5.0 | 13.7 | 5.3 | 4.5 |
| Total | N | 1330 | 707 | 623 | 95 | 1078 | 157 |
| Would still choose to attend NC State? | NCSU | Women | Men | AfAm | White | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | % | 74.1 | 74.0 | 74.2 | 58.9 | 76.7 | 65.2 |
| No | % | 5.9 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 14.7 | 4.7 | 9.0 |
| Not sure | % | 20.0 | 20.5 | 19.4 | 26.3 | 18.6 | 25.8 |
| Total | N | 1333 | 708 | 625 | 95 | 1083 | 155 |
| Ever consider withdrawing/transferring from NCSU | NCSU | Women | Men | AfAm | White | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | % | 59.8 | 57.0 | 63.0 | 45.3 | 62.2 | 52.2 |
| Yes, not seriously | % | 24.0 | 24.8 | 23.1 | 27.4 | 23.2 | 27.4 |
| Yes, seriously | % | 14.9 | 17.2 | 12.3 | 26.3 | 13.4 | 18.5 |
| Yes-left & returned | % | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Total | N | 1337 | 710 | 627 | 95 | 1085 | 157 |
For more information on the 2008 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: April, 2009
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