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Survey of Admitted Students

The Survey of Admitted Students explores why students choose to enroll—or not—after being admitted. Institutions analyze responses to understand decision factors such as cost, financial aid, academic programs, campus culture, and reputation. This survey helps refine marketing, admissions communications, and scholarship strategies to increase enrollment yield and improve alignment with admitted students’ expectations and needs.

5 minutes to complete

Eligibility

To complete the Survey of Admitted Students, individuals must be current high school seniors who have been admitted to a college or university for the upcoming academic year.

Questions for Survey of Admitted Students

Questions

1.

When you first began applying to colleges, which best describes your knowledge of our college?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. I had never heard of it
  2. I had heard of it but knew little
  3. I knew some details about it
  4. I knew a lot about it before applying
2.

At which point in your college search did you decide to attend our college?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Before beginning my senior year of high school
  2. During the fall of my senior year
  3. During the spring of my senior year
  4. After high school graduation, before starting college
  5. After starting at another college (transfer decision)
3.

How confident do you feel about your decision to attend our college?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very confident
  2. Somewhat confident
  3. Neutral
  4. Somewhat doubtful
  5. Very doubtful
4.

How involved were your parents or guardians in your college decision?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very involved
  2. Somewhat involved
  3. Not very involved
  4. Not involved at all
5.

Did you participate in a virtual visit or campus tour when deciding about our college?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes, virtual visit
  2. Yes, in-person visit
  3. No visit, but used virtual resources
  4. No visit or virtual resources used
6.

Were other individuals outside your immediate family important in influencing your decision?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes, friends or peers
  2. Yes, teachers or counselors
  3. Yes, other relatives
  4. No, I made the decision mostly on my own
7.

Which of the following learning experiences are most important to your college education? (Select up to 3)

The answer should be a multiple choice:
  1. Research opportunities
  2. Internships/co-ops
  3. Study abroad
  4. Small class sizes
  5. Collaborative learning
  6. Access to cutting-edge technology
8.

How well do you think our college delivers on your highest priority learning experiences?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Far superior to others
  2. About the same as others
  3. Inferior to others
  4. I’m not sure
9.

How important is interacting with students from diverse backgrounds for your learning?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very important
  2. Important
  3. Neutral
  4. Somewhat important
  5. Not important
10.

Which on-campus activities do you plan to participate in? (Select all that apply)

The answer should be a multiple choice:
  1. Student clubs or organizations
  2. Athletics or intramural sports
  3. Arts and cultural events
  4. Volunteer/community service
  5. Research projects
11.

How would you rate our college as an ideal place to pursue these activities?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor
12.

What is your overall sense of fit with our college's students and campus culture?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A very good fit
  2. A somewhat good fit
  3. Neutral
  4. Not a good fit
13.

How did the financial aid package from our college compare with your other top colleges you considered?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Much better
  2. Somewhat better
  3. About the same
  4. Worse
  5. I did not receive financial aid from them
14.

Which best describes your role in helping to pay for college?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. I am fully responsible
  2. I share responsibility with my family
  3. My family is fully responsible
  4. Financial aid covers most costs
15.

What additional grant amount would have persuaded you to attend our college?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. None/I was already committed
  2. $1,000 - $2,499
  3. $2,500 - $4,999
  4. $5,000 or more
16.

Which factors played the most important roles in your college choice? (Select up to 4)

The answer should be a multiple choice:
  1. Academic reputation
  2. Financial aid/scholarships
  3. Campus culture/social life
  4. Location
  5. Career services/job placement
  6. Athletic programs
  7. Size of the school
17.

For each factor you selected, how does our college compare to other schools you considered?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Much better
  2. Somewhat better
  3. About the same
  4. Worse
18.

How would you rate the overall value of our college compared to your other top choices?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Much better value
  2. Somewhat better value
  3. About the same value
  4. Worse value
19.

Did any specific academic program or major influence your choice?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. No
20.

What is your anticipated mode of attendance?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. On-campus full-time
  2. Hybrid (on-campus and online)
  3. Fully online
21.

How satisfied are you with the communication you received from college during the admission process?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very satisfied
  2. Satisfied
  3. Neutral
  4. Dissatisfied
  5. Very dissatisfied
22.

Did you feel supported by college in navigating the financial aid and enrollment process?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes, very supported
  2. Somewhat supported
  3. Neutral
  4. Not supported
23.

Did you consider transferring or switching to another school after initially choosing our college?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No
24.

If yes, why?

The answer should be a text input.
25.

How likely are you to recommend our college to a friend or family member?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very likely
  2. Somewhat likely
  3. Neutral
  4. Somewhat unlikely
  5. Very unlikely
26.

What is one thing you wish college would have done differently during your admission experience?

The answer should be a text input.

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Here are some FAQs and additional information
on
Survey of Admitted Students

What is the goal of the Survey of Admitted Students?

To uncover reasons behind admitted students’ enrollment or non-enrollment decisions.

Why is a Survey of Admitted Students important?

This survey helps colleges and universities gauge the satisfaction levels, interests, and concerns of their admitted students.

Who conducts the Survey of Admitted Students?

The Survey of Admitted Students is usually conducted by the admissions office or a research team at the college or university.

How are the results of the Survey of Admitted Students used?

The results of the survey are used to improve the admissions process, identify areas for growth and improvement, and tailor programs and services to meet the needs of incoming students.

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