
Freshman Survey
During the summer orientation sessions for new students at CSUSM, all entering freshmen are given the opportunity to complete the comprehensive Freshman Survey distributed annually by the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) at UCLA. The survey provides a detailed profile of the freshman class including demographic characteristics, high school activities, goals and attitudes, and reasons for attending college.
The following reports examine students' responses to a range of questions by:
- comparing the responses of CSUSM students to those from students at similar public universities.
- comparing the responses of selected subgroups of CSUSM students (e.g. first generation students) to those of all CSUSM respondents.
- presenting responses from CSUSM students longitudinally to show trends over time.
To view a summary of the findings for each year, click on the name of the report.
Fall 2020
- Infographic - CSUSM results shown in gray
- Infographic Text Version
- Institutional Profile Report - 2020
Fall 2019
- Infographic- CSUSM results shown in gray
- Infographic Text Version
- Institutional Profile Report - 2019
Fall 2018
Fall 2017
- Infographic - CSUSM results shown in gray
- Institutional Profile Report - 2017
Fall 2016
- Infographic - CSUSM results shown in gray
- Institutional Profile Report
Fall 2015
- Infographic - CSUSM results shown in gray
- Institutional Profile Report
Fall 2014
Fall 2013
Fall 2012
Fall 2011
Fall 2010
For full reports or for results prior to 2010, please contact Dominique Harrison in Institutional Planning & Analysis.
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