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Profile of USC First‐Year Students
First‐Year Study GroupOctober 4, 2013
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INPUT VARIABLESDemographics of First‐Year Cohort
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*Fall 2013 numbers are unofficial• Average SAT has increased by 57 points.• Fall Freshman class size has grown 46%.
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3,734 3,697 3,7193,859
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Average SA
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Ten Year Trend ‐ SAT Average and Freshman Class Size
Enrollment SAT Avg.
USC Admissions3
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• Average WCGPA has improved even as class size has grown.
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Ten Year Trend ‐Weighted Core GPA and Freshman Class Size
Enrollment WCGPA
USC Admissions4
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• SC enrollment has increased by 6%.• OOS enrollment has increased by 153%.• Even as class size grows, the majority of USC freshmen hail from SC.
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USC Columbia Freshman Enrollment Trend by Residency
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USC Admissions5
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• As the freshman class size increases, the proportion of females enrolled remains largely the same year‐to‐year.
• Changes in class size and selectivity have had a modest impact on the proportion of non‐white students enrolled over the past decade. However, the highest proportion of non‐white students enrolled within the past three years, an accomplishment considering the record size and selectivity associated with these classes.
55.3%57.1% 57.3% 57.3%
55.5%53.9% 54.9% 55.3% 55.8%
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USC Freshmen Enrollment Trend By Gender and Race/Ethnicity
% Female % NonWhite Enrollment
USC Admissions6
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Choosing a College
78.0% 79.5%
66.6%66.1%
23.0%19.4%
9.2%6.7%
0.0%10.0%20.0%30.0%40.0%50.0%60.0%70.0%80.0%90.0%
2002 2005 2010 2012
USC Was First Choice Applied ONLY to USC
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Prior Academic Credit
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12MEDIAN number of
credits brought by FT/FTE students to UofSC
FT/FTE students earn some type of college credit while in High School
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RETENTION & GRADUATION RATES
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80.6%
81.7%
84.2%84.9%
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86.9% 87.2%86.7%
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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
First‐time, Full‐time Freshmen Retention Rates
Source: Nikki Knutson10
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36.4%
39.7%41.0%
39.8% 40.2%
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First‐time, Full‐time Freshmen Graduation Rates
4 Year 5 Year 6 Year
Source: Nikki Knutson11
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87.2%
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First‐time, Full‐time Freshmen Retention RatesBy Gender
Overall Males Females
Source: Nikki Knutson12
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67.5%
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2004 2005 2006
6 Year Graduation RatesBy Aid Package
Overall Cohort Pell Students No Pell or Sub Stafford
Source: Nikki Knutson13
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University of North Carolina 97% University of Virginia 97% University of Maryland 95% University of Georgia 94% University of Connecticut 92% Rutgers University 90% Indiana University 89% University of South Carolina 87% University of Missouri 85% University of Tennessee 84% University of Kentucky 82%
Fall 2011 Cohort for Retention
University of Virginia 94% University of North Carolina 89% University of Connecticut 83% University of Georgia 82% University of Maryland 82% Rutgers University 77% Indiana University 72% University of South Carolina 70% University of Missouri 69% University of Tennessee 63% University of Kentucky 59%
2005 Cohort for 6 YR Graduation
Source: Nikki Knutson14
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Academic Progress
• Average GPA at end of first year _____• Average credit hours attempted ____• Average credit hours earned ____
– % below 15– % below 12
• Number that fail at least one class
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INFORMATION FORTHCOMING
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EXPECTATIONS, ATTITUDES, & CHARACTERISTICS
Demographics of First‐Year Cohort
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University of South Carolina CIRP data, 201217
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University of South Carolina CIRP data, 201218
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University of South Carolina CIRP data, 201219
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Expect to make at least a B average at USC
University of South Carolina CIRP data, 2012
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University of South Carolina CIRP data, 201221
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ACTUAL ENGAGEMENT & BEHAVIORS
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Engagement Factors
National Survey of Student Engagement – USC (2013). Note: Only 16% of first‐year students responded to this survey.
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24National Survey of Student Engagement – USC (2013). Note: Only 16% of first‐year students responded to this survey.
Engagement & Satisfaction
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Housing2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 10 year change
New Students 3,339 3,667 4,037 4,308 4,672 45.1%
New Freshmen 2,899 3,421 3,637 4,196 4,455 47.9%
Transfers 440 246 400 112 217 5.3%
Continuing Students 3,364 2,415 1,999 1,703 1,738 ‐47.1%
TOTAL Students Housed 6,703 6,082 6,036 6,011 6,410 ‐1.5%
• 94.7% of freshmen, 12% of transfer students live on campus • 68.1% of residence halls are now occupied by first year students compared
to 45.1% in 2003• On campus residency for continuing students has decreased approximately
50%. • Preference for returners given to high ability rather than high risk
students• Freshmen are now housed in spaces not originally designed for them,
impacting overall experience (and perhaps cancelations).
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Student Success• Today’s students report three main concerns: (1) poor time
management, (2) difficulties with study skills, and (3) attendanceconcerns.
• Top reasons today’s student meets with an ACE Coach: (1) develop an academic plan, (2) create a time management plan, (3) discuss grades, (4) address procrastination, and (5) enhance test preparation.
• 5‐7% of today’s first year students will go on academic probation in their first year at the university; approximately 10% of transfer students go on academic probation in their first year.
• Students in Arts and Sciences and Moore School of Business show higher engagement rates with the Student Success Center.
Student Success Center – Data from 2010‐2013
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Student Conduct• On average, 10% of students will interact with Student Conduct and Academic Integrity regarding an offense.– For what offense? There is a 50/50 chance the charge relates to alcohol. Other top offenses include drugs and disorderly conduct.
• Freshmen and fraternity/sorority members are more likely to commit and be charged with an offense – Freshmen: 47% of alcohol offenses and 48.7% of drug offenses were committed by freshmen in 2012‐13.
– Fraternity/Sorority Members: 48% of alcohol offenses and 27.7% of drug offenses were committed by fraternity men/sorority women in 2012‐13.
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Student Conduct
Declining
Increasin
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Student Conduct• There has been a dramatic increase in the amount of reported
erratic and self injurious behavior.
• On average, over 100 applicants necessitate formal review of their conduct offenses. Out of 100 reviewed, 29 were admitted in 2012‐13.
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Student Health• Today’s students (according to data from the USC administration of
the National College Health Assessment):– Are most impacted by stress, anxiety, and sleep disorders– Generally suffer from sinus infection, allergies, and strep throat most often– Demonstrate a slight increase in obesity– Demonstrate higher rates of alcohol use than the national average (though
rates are declining)– Are on par with their peers regarding sexual activity. While students
reporting one partner is on the increase, two or more partners is on the decline.
– Are most interested in education regarding stress, nutrition, physical activity, helping others in distress, and sleep
• Top five mental health diagnoses include: anxiety, depression, ADHD, panic attack, insomnia
• Distinct patients: Increase from 14,789 (’10‐11) to 15,681 (’12‐13)
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Disability Services• Students who present with disabilities continues to rise
– Total Enrollment for AY12‐13 = 1,314 which represents a 46% increase from AY11‐12.
• Students registered with psychiatric disabilities leads the enrollment trend.– Proctoring of tests in SDS continues to be the most commonly utilized
accommodation with 1,300 tests completed in AY11‐12 and 2,280 in AY12‐13.• Reasons for the increases?
– Reaffirmation of the ADA in 2008 has led to greater access of students who present with a variety of challenges.
• Emerging Trends – Less focus on specific accommodations and more on the environment as
accommodations become more tailored to individual needs.– SDS professionals acting more as educators/mediators/consultants.– Increased focus on food allergies, services animals, housing, and online
classes.
Total % ChangeLearning Disabilities Psychiatric Physical Audio/Visual Temporary
Carolina LIFE
2012‐2013 1314 46% 649 (+35%) 313 (+96%) 253 (+27) 47 (+21%) 34 (+1033%) 18 (+20%)
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79% of USC students own smartphones
Technology & Social Media
83% of adults 18‐29 use
social networking sites
Nationally…• 75% use smartphones in bed• 90% check smartphones as
part of morning ritual• 20% check every 10 minutes• 29% check so constantly,
they can’t keep count
Nationally…67% use Facebook16% use Twitter15% use Pinterest13% use Instagram6% use Tumblr
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BUT…students want separate academic and social lives
Our students prefer communication from USCby email 74%
Nationally, students prefer communicationface‐to‐face 68% by email 66%on CMS/LMS 60%
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WHAT WE KNOW: IMPLICATIONS FOR POLICY & PRACTICE
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Those who participate LATER in orientation…
• Have lower GPA’s There are significant differences in GPA’s of those returning the second fall semester based on when orientation took place.
• Are more likely to drop outThere is a significant monotonic trend between returning the following fall and when the student participated in orientation. The earlier the participation, the more likely it is that the student will return the following fall.
Source: Nikki Knutson35
Orientation
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Those who do NOT participate in orientation…
• Have EVEN lower GPA’s First‐time full‐time 2011 students not participating in orientation have a significantly lower 1st semester GPA (2.2 vs. 3.3).
• Are EVEN more likely to drop outFirst‐time full‐time 2011 students not participating in orientation are significantly more likely to drop out (22.7% vs. 12.7%).
Source: Nikki Knutson36
Orientation
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Losing a scholarship……
• If you lose your scholarship, you are 3.6 times more likely to leave the University.
• For the most part, losing a scholarship had more to do with insufficient credit hours than GPA alone.
• There were NOT any major differences between in‐state and out‐of‐state students.
Source: Nikki Knutson37
Scholarships
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• Two important predictors of Engineering retention:
First Math course lower than Math 141:• Students placing into these courses are 1.8 times less likely to return to Engineering the following fall compared to students placing into Math141 or higher.
Grade in first Math Course:• For every grade point earned in the first math course, students are 1.5 times more likely to return as Engineering students the following fall.
Source: Nikki Knutson38
Math Scores for Engineering Majors
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Declaring a Major
• For freshmen who declare a major, 74% graduate within 6 years.
• For freshmen who do NOT declare a major, only 57% graduate within 6 years.
• Altogether, about 12% of entering freshmen do NOT declare a major.
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Experiential Education
• Annual Graduation Survey: 75% of students with internship experience reported being employed in the survey; 66% of students without internship experience were employed; annual salary difference in post‐graduation employment (internship vs no internship) is $7,487
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Financial Support
• Students in Gamecock Guarantee, with intentional support, are retained at a rate 3% higher than the overall first year class despite being much higher risk. Overall Pell student graduation rate is 10% lower than comparable overall cohort.
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University 101
• Students who take UNIV 101 are retained at a 3.6% higher rate than non‐participants – 7.2% when honors college is excluded
• U101 students graduate at a 6.2% higher rate.– 14.3% difference for our lowest ability students
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