Admissions Survey
The purpose of the Admissions Survey is to assess the level of student satisfaction with the services provided by Saint Mary's University School of Graduate and Professional Programs.  Your feedback is valued and will assist Saint Mary's to determine its effectiveness in the areas of admissions, recruiting, and marketing.

The demographics section is optional.  We estimate the survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.  We appreciate your participation in this survey.

Demographics

1. Ethnicity/Race:

	African American
	Asian or Pacific Islander
	Caucasian/White
	Hispanic
	Other

2. Age:

	Under 25
	26 - 34
	35 - 43
	44 - 55
	55 and above

3. Gender:

	Male
	Female

4. Personal Income:

	Below $25,000
	$25,000 - $39,999
	$40,000 - $54,999
	$55,000 - $69,999
	Above $70,000

5. Zipcode:


6. What is your current educational goal?

	Pre-Bachelor
	Bachelor
	Masters
	Post-Master
	Doctorate

7. Degree Program:

	English Language Academy
	Paraprofessional/Education Assistant Certificate
	Surgical Technology Certificate
	Business - BS
	Human Resource Management - BS
	Human Services - BS
	Industrial Technology - BS
	Information Technology - BS
	Police Science - BS
	Marketing - BS
	Sales & Marketing - BS
	Gifted & Talented Certificate
	Special Education Certificate
	Arts Administration - MA
	Counseling and Psychological Services - MA
	Educational Administration - MA
	Education Catholic - MA
	Education - MA
	Education Wisconsin - MA
	Geographic Information Science - MS
	Health & Human Services - MA
	Human Development - MA
	Human Resource Management - MA
	International Business - MA
	Instruction - MA
	Management - MA
	Marriage & Family Therapy - MA
	Master's of Business Administration - MBA
	Nurse Anesthesia - MS
	Project Management - MS
	Public Safety Administration - MA
	Telecommunications - MS
	Curriculum, Assessment, & Instruction - EdS
	Educational Administration - K-12 Principals Certificate
	Educational Administration - Superintendents Certificate
	Educational Administration - Special Education Director Certificate
	Marriage and Family Therapy Certificate
	Doctoral Leadership - EDD

Admissions

8. Have you accepted your admission to Saint Mary's University?*

	Yes
	No

9. Why have you chosen not to attend Saint Mary's University? (Choose all that apply)*

	Financial Aid not available, or not enough
	Tuition Reimbursement
	Program outcomes not in line with your needs
	Admission process was unclear and/or frustrating
	Accepted admission at another university
	Recently unemployed
	Other
	Not applicable

10. Was Saint Mary's your first choice?*

	Yes
	No

11. Which school was your first choice?*


12. Which school was your second choice?*


13. Which of the following do you feel is the most important attribute when selecting a university or degree program?*

	Academic reputation
	Content/curriculum
	Cost
	Flexible schedule
	Location
	Other

14. Which is the second most important attribute?*

	Academic reputation
	Content/curriculum
	Cost
	Flexible schedule
	Location
	Other

15. Who or what primarily influenced you to choose Saint Mary's University for your educational needs?*

	Alumnus of Saint Mary's
	Advertisement
	Family/friend/coworker
	Employer
	Previous experience with Saint Mary's
	Other

16. Did your employer influence your decision to go back to school?*

	Yes
	No

17. How did your employer influence your decision to go back to school? (Choose all that apply)*

	Tuition reimbursement
	Advancement opportunities
	Increased salary
	Personal growth
	Other
	Not applicable

18. What is your primary motivation for returning to school?*

	Advance career
	Change career
	Increase salary
	Family/friend
	Personal growth
	Other

19. Choose one of the following words you would use to describe Saint Mary's University to your friends and colleagues.*

	Flexible
	Relevant
	Responsive
	Affordable
	Innovative
	Diverse

20. How did you gain information about our programs? (Choose all that apply)*

	Phoned in my request for information to be sent by mail
	Via the website, I requested more information to be sent by mail
	Attained all of the information I needed on the website
	Attended and open house
	Admission or program staff
	Other

	Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
21. Admission staff responded to my questions and concerns in a timely manner.*
22. Admission staff was helpful and respectful.*
23. The admissions policies and procedures were clear.*
24. The application process was student friendly.*
25. I was able to access application materials online.*
26. Program staff responded to my questions and concerns in a timely manner.*
27. Program staff was helpful and respectful.*
28. I received notice of my acceptance in a timely manner.*

Market Research

29. When are you most likely to listen to the radio?*

	6 am - 9 am
	9 am - 5 pm
	5 pm - 7 pm
	7 pm - 10 pm
	I don't listen to the radio

30. Indicate the two radio stations you listen to the most:*

	KDWB 101.3 FM
	WLTE 102.9 FM
	JACK 104.1 FM
	DRIVE 105 FM
	KTCZ 97.1  FM
	WFMP 107.1 FM
	WLOL 100.3 FM
	KQ92  92.5 FM
	93X 93.7 FM
	KS95 94.5 FM
	KTIS 98.5 FM
	KOOL 108 FM
	MPR
	WCCO 830 AM
	KFAN 1130 AM
	WMNN 1300 AM
	KSTP 1500 AM
	KROC Radio
	Other
	I don't listen to the radio

31. Have you seen a Saint Mary's University print advertisement?*

	Yes
	No

32. Choose all publications in which you have seen a Saint Mary's University print advertisement.*

	Star Tribune
	Pioneer Press
	City Pages
	The Business Journal
	Minneapolis - St. Paul Magazine
	The Rake
	Minnesota Monthly
	Twin Cities Business Monthly
	Minnesota Educator
	Minnesota Women's Press
	Sun Papers
	The Phoenix (Press publications)
	Southeast MN Business Journal
	Rochester Post Bulletin
	Latino Midwest News
	Minnesota Spokesman - Recorder
	Skyway News
	Southwest Journal
	Catholic Spirit
	Colors Magazine
	Computer User
	Insight
	Lavender
	Queue  Press
	Other
	Not applicable

33. Indicate the publications you read on a regular basis. (Choose all that apply)*

	Star Tribune
	Pioneer Press
	City Pages
	The Business Journal
	Minneapolis - St. Paul Magazine
	The Rake
	Minnesota Monthly
	Twin Cities Business Monthly
	Minnesota Educator
	Minnesota Women's Press
	Sun Papers
	The Phoenix (Press publications)
	Southeast MN Business Journal
	Rochester Post Bulletin
	Latino Midwest News
	Minnesota Spokesman - Recorder
	Skyway News
	Southwest Journal
	Catholic Spirit
	Colors Magazine
	Computer User
	Insight
	Lavender
	Queue  Press
	Other
	Not applicable

34. What are your hobbies?*


35. Do you belong to a health club?*

	Yes
	No

36. How many times a month do you go to the movie theater?*

	1 - 2  times monthly
	3 - 4 times monthly
	5 - 6 times monthly
	7 or more times monthly
	I don't go to the movie theater

37. How many times per year do you go to the performing arts? (i.e. plays, opera, orchestra, etc.)*

	1 - 2 times
	3 - 5 times
	6 - 10 times
	10 or more
	Not applicable

Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey.