2013 Your First College Year Survey

Primary Reason for Choosing to Attend Illinois

• 62.9% – Good Academic Reputation
• 14.8% – Grads Obtain Good Jobs
• 2.5% – Grads Go to Top Grad Schools
• 1.9% – Good Reputation for Social Activities
• 17.9% – Various National Rankings of Colleges & Universities

Likelihood of Choosing Same University if Given Chance to Choose Again

• 49.4% – Definitely Yes
• 31.8% – Probably Yes
• 9.4% – Probably Not
• 3.3% – Definitely Not
• 6.1% – Not Sure Yet

Overall Satisfaction with the University

• 25.9% – Very Satisfied
• 48.8% – Satisfied
• 16.8% – Neutral
• 6.1% – Dissatisfied
• 2.4% – Very Dissatisfied

Satisfaction with Various Aspects of College Life at Illinois

Student Housing Facilities

• 14.2% – Very Satisfied
• 41.8% – Satisfied
• 24.8% – Neutral
• 11.9% – Dissatisfied
• 7.2% – Very Dissatisfied

Student Health Services

• 18.1% – Very Satisfied
• 42% – Satisfied
• 29% – Neutral
• 9.8% – Dissatisfied
• 1.1% – Very Dissatisfied

Student Psychological Services

• 6.5% – Very Satisfied
• 29.7% – Satisfied
• 55.1% – Neutral
• 5.1% – Dissatisfied
• 3.6% – Very Dissatisfied

New Student Orientation

• 12.4% – Very Satisfied
• 44.3% – Satisfied
• 31.5% – Neutral
• 9.9% – Dissatisfied
• 1.9% – Very Dissatisfied

Community Service Opportunities

• 17% – Very Satisfied
• 40% – Satisfied
• 35.2% – Neutral
• 6.3% – Dissatisfied
• 1.5% – Very Dissatisfied

Experiences with Students from a Racial/Ethnic Group Other Than Their Own

Had Discussions About Race/Ethnic Relations Outside of Class

• 20.3% – Very Often
• 17.6% – Often
• 25.8% – Sometimes
• 21.8% – Seldom
• 14.5% – Never

Socialized or Partied

• 26.7% – Very Often
• 26.1% – Often
• 27.3% – Sometimes
• 11.2% – Seldom
• 8.8% – Never

Dined or Shared a Meal

• 35.2% – Very Often
• 21.8% – Often
• 22.1% – Sometimes
• 14.5% – Seldom
• 6.4% – Never

Time Spent on Various Activities During a Typical Week

Socialize with Friends

• 8.2% – Over 20 Hours
• 10.6% – 16-20 Hours
• 15.2% – 11-15 Hours
• 30.3% – 6-10 Hours
• 24.8% – 3-5 Hours
• 8.8% – 1-2 Hours
• 1.2% – Less Than 1 Hour
• 0.9% – None

Exercise or Sports

• 1.8% – Over 20 Hours
• 1.5% – 16-20 Hours
• 5.8% – 11-15 Hours
• 16.4% – 6-10 Hours
• 31.2% – 3-5 Hours
• 23% – 1-2 Hours
• 10.9% – Less Than 1 Hour
• 9.4% – None

Student Clubs and Groups

• 1.2% – Over 20 Hours
• 2.1% – 16-20 Hours
• 4.5% – 11-15 Hours
• 13% – 6-10 Hours
• 23% – 3-5 Hours
• 25.8% – 1-2 Hours
• 8.8% – Less Than 1 Hour
• 21.5% – None

Watch TV

• 2.4% – Over 20 Hours
• 1.8% – 16-20 Hours
• 3.6% – 11-15 Hours
• 10.9% – 6-10 Hours
• 19.1% – 3-5 Hours
• 22.4% – 1-2 Hours
• 19.1% – Less Than 1 Hour
• 20.6% – None

Online Social Networks

• 5.2% – Over 20 Hours
• 3.9% – 16-20 Hours
• 6.7% – 11-15 Hours
• 24.5% – 6-10 Hours
• 31.8% – 3-5 Hours
• 17.9% – 1-2 Hours
• 8.5% – Less Than 1 Hour
• 1.5% – None