ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

and NEW STUDENT PROFILE

Jay Goff

Aug 22, 2002

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oals   2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Freshmen 715 755 790 825 865 900

Transfer 231 270 300 350 390 425

Graduate* 395 401 407 413 419 425

Total Enrollment 4987 5200 5400 5600 5800 6000

Graduate targets include MS, PhD, and certificate programs 

Enrollment GoalsEnrollment Goals TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 6000 900 Freshmen 425 Transfer Students 4800 Undergraduates 1200 Graduate Students 5500 students on the Rolla Campus 500 students in extended learning/internet Freshmen to Sophomore Retention Rate: 88% 6 Year Graduation Rate: 67% Achieve Enrollment Goals by 2006-07

Student Profile Goals

Student Profile Goals

Average ACT = 27 60% Male, 40% Female 10% Minority Student Population 75% In-state, 25% Out-of-state

Recent Enrollment Success

Recent Enrollment Success

2000 2001 2002

Freshmen 696 715 815

Transfers 195 231 267

Graduate 348 395 459

TOTAL 1239 1341 1541

+300 New Students over FS2000, + 17%

1. UM-Columbia 9632. Southwest Missouri St. 4753. Washington University-St.L 3234. Truman State 2525. University Illinois 2486. UM-St. Louis 2387. Southeast Missouri St. 2088. Saint Louis University 1899. UM-Kansas City 17710. Central Missouri State 17011. Univ. of Kansas 14312. Kansas State 13513. Mass. Institute of Tech 134

Top Competition – Overall

Rank by # of ACT score Reports Sent to UMR & Competing Institutions

TOP 10 Feeder High Schools*

* FALL 2001

TOP 10 Feeder High Schools*

* FALL 2001HIGH SCHOOL #Enrolled Ave ACT #Apply Ave. ACT

1. Rolla HS 19 27.9 56 25.02. Marquette HS 14 25.7 31 23.63. Francis Howell N. 10 24.2 28 23.34. Oakville 9 28.1 22 27.05. Camdenton 7 28.6 12 26.86. Vianney 6 25.2 11 25.37. St. Charles High 6 28.0 8 27.18. Waynesville 6 25.8 22 24.39. Hazelwood Central 5 26.0 29 23.410.Parkway South 5 26.2 19 26.910. Parkway West 5 26.4 21 26.1

2002 New Programs

Business and Management Systems» Business Administration» Management Information Systems

Information Science Technology Architectural Engineering Environmental Engineering (BS) New Pre-Med option in Chemistry Civil Engineering Options Materials Engineering (ME) New Psychology Options

MISSOURI HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS INTERESTED IN ENGINEERING AND TECH FIELDS

MISSOURI HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS INTERESTED IN ENGINEERING AND TECH FIELDS

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ACT MAS – Statewide Market Analysis Reports

UMR Degree Programs

Applied Mathematics Biological Sciences Business Administration Chemistry Computer Science Economics English Geology & Geophysics History & Political Science Information Science &

Technology Management Info. Systems Philosophy Physics Psychology “Pre-Med, Pre-Law” Teacher Certifications

Engineering» Aerospace Engineering» Architectural Engineering» Ceramic Engineering» Chemical Engineering» Civil, Environmental Eng (MS)» Computer Engineering» Electrical Engineering» Engineering Management» Engineering Mechanics (MS)» Environmental Engineering» Geological Engineering» Mechanical, Manufacturing Eng

(MS)» Metallurgical Engineering» Mining Engineering» Nuclear Engineering» Petroleum Engineering» Systems Engineering (MS)

New Scholarship ProgramStarts For Freshmen Class

of 2003-04

NEW FEES:

Undergrad Admission App: $35Graduate Admission App: $50

New Student Profile 83% Missouri college bound students have only one or no brother/sister (most never shared a

bedroom or bathroom) Over 50% of new Missouri college students come from single parent or divorced homes Over 70% of UMR students’ parents have some college education, a bachelor degree or

higher. (75% mothers, 74% fathers) Over 67% plan to work while in college Over 90% plan to join a student organization 81% plan to complete a co-op or internship before graduation 96% of incoming freshmen have access to and know how to use internet

» 87% Already own a personal computer» 58% spend 5 hours or less per week on the internet » 12% spend more than 15 hpw

Over 94% plan to live on campus Over 65% have credit cards & standing debt

Student Profile

About 5,200 students – 4,100 undergrad, 1,100 graduate

Midrange ACT: 25-30, Average: 27.440% ranked in top 10% of high school class

Over 96% of all UMR graduates secure a position in their field/area of choice within 3 months of graduation.

Average starting salary of 2001 graduates exceeded $47,000.00

71% Missouri residents, 26% female, 8% minority students, 12% international students

58% of Freshmen are likely to attend graduate school 29% of the Freshmen are already planning on earning a Masters or PhD

University Enrollments are Geographically Driven

Campus Locations Influence on Students Choice

University Enrollments are Geographically Driven

Campus Locations Influence on Students Choice

73.2% of high school seniors will only travel an average of 130-150 miles from home.

SOURCE: STAMATS 2000 national high school survey

80% of all freshmen in Fall 1996 who graduated from high school attended colleges in their home states.

SOURCE: The 2000 Chronicle of Higher Education

Institutions desiring to grow need significant populations close to the home campus

FS2002 Inquiries

FS2002 Admits

FS2002 Pro/Enrollees

FS2002 Total Recruit Class

IMPORTANT REASONS FOR ATTENDING COLLEGE/UMR

99% To improve academic skills 98% To get a better job 96% To improve themselves 81% To take part in college social

life 66% To prepare for graduate school 26% To better develop athletic skills

IMPORTANT REASONS WHY THEY CHOSE UMR

1. 98% UMR offered their desired academic program2. 97% The quality of UMR’s academic reputation3. 91% UMR’s smaller class sizes4. 88% UMR’s scholarship and financial aid offer5. 84% UMR’s cost compared to other schools6. 82% UMR’s prompt responses7. 78% Friends and Family’s input8. 79% The personalized attention that UMR offers9. 76% The campus visit/tour10. 68% UMR’s geographic location

Interesting Note:58% High school teacher’s input50% High school counselors input

WHEN DID STUDENTS FIRST BECOME

INTERESTED IN UMR

 31% Senior year in high school 25% Junior year in high school 15% Between Junior and Senior year  26% Prior to Junior year in high school

WHERE STUDENTS FIRST LEARNED ABOUT UMR

60% Friends and Family 11% Other sources 10% High School guidance counselor 6% High School teachers 5% UMR Advertising 4% College Fairs 3% Internet/Homepages 2% Media/newspapers

NEW STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

61% expect to complete their degree in 4 years 93% expect to complete their degree in 4 to 5 years 6% expect to complete their degree in 6 or more years

NOTE:only 57% of UMR students complete their degrees in 6 or less years.

» That is one of the state’s highest graduation rates

» UMR wants to improve the six-year graduation rate to 68% by 2011.

GPA in High School VS. Expected GPA at UMR

93% reported a 3.0 GPA or higher 69% 3.5 or higher 24% 3.0 to 3.49 6% 2.5 to 2.99 1% 2.0 to 2.49

•94% expect a 3.0 GPA or higher

•43% 3.5 or higher

•52% 3.0 to 3.49

•5% 2.5 to 2.99

•1% 2.0 to 2.49NOTE: In 2000-01, the Average UMR GPA was 2.9

Freshman Ave: 2.913

Sophomore Ave: 2.927

Junior Ave: 3.042

Senior Ave: 3.069

Male Ave: 2.9

Female Ave: 3.1

Average Number of Hours Per Week Spent Studying in High

School

74% 5 hours or less 5% 15 hours or more 44% Less than two hours 31% 3 to 5 hours 16% 6 to 10 hours 5% 11 to 15 hours 5% More than 15 hours

Expected Number of Hours Per Week Spent Studying at UMR

14% 5 hours or less 16% 15 hours or more 1% Less than two hours 13% 3 to 5 hours 36% 6 to 10 hours 34% 11 to 15 hours 5% More than 15 hours NOTE: UMR recommends all students to studying 1.5 to 2 hours outside of

class for every 1 hours spent in class. Current students have claim to study between 20 and 28 hours per week.

How Often Freshmen Expect to meet with Faculty outside of class/lab

24% Very Often 70% Sometimes 6% Not often

How Involved Freshmen feel faculty should be in their Career Development

54% Very Involved 46% Somewhat Involved 1% Not Involved

The DIFFERENCE - 1

Over 96% of all UMR graduates secure a position in their field/area of choice within 3 months of graduation.

Average starting salary of 2001 graduates exceeded $47,000.00

UMR provides students with unusually early access to meaningful research as well as co-op and internship programs, providing students with relevant experience in their chosen field

UMR has both the second largest engineering-focused career fair and the highest national ratio of interviewing employers to graduating seniors in all the Midwest

The DIFFERENCE - 2 SMALL CLASSES & LABS - Gives Students

the Personal Attention and Opportunities to Become Their Best

UMR student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, versus comparable universities with 19:1

Ave. UMR class size: 26 Ave. UMR lab size: 15 UMR has earlier & more personal access

to leading, renowned educators and researchers

The DIFFERENCE - 3

UMR offers over 200 student organizations and provides students with the opportunities to grow, participate, and become leaders

Rolla – Among USA’s 2002 Top 10 Best College Towns » The city, just under 20,000, was recognized for its

vibrant activities, commitment to intellectual growth & strong economy. A safe place live, study, and grow. Selected as a location where alumni want to live and where employers want to locate.

3 Rules for GoodStudent Service

1. You are the University.

2. Treat all new students like guests in your home

3. Find Reasons to Say YES!

and…..HAVE FUN!!!