NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

Freshmen Class ProfileFall 2007 – Opening Week

• 1052 Freshmen registeredOne of the 3 largest and most talented classes in UMR history

• 271 New Transfer Students• 29 states (California to Virginia)• 9 foreign countries

• Ave. ACT: 27.4 (upper 10% in nation)• Ave. HS GPA: 73% have a 3.5 GPA or higher• Over 33% earned a 4.0 HS GPA or higher• 77 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

Last updated: Sept. 10, 2007

NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

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NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

Freshmen Demographics• Women (21%)• Men (79%)

• Age: 18 years or less (98%)

• 76% Missouri• 23% out-of-state• 1% international

• 8.6% Underrepresented/minority students

• 36% are first-generation college students

NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

Activities• 91% plan to join a student organization• 54% would like to assume a student leadership position

• 74% would like to study abroad (international experience)

• 58% were involved in varsity athletics in high school• 51% plan to be involved in recreational athletic activities

53% plan to be involved in UMR student design teams26% plan to join a fraternity or sorority

• 30% interested in academic or pre-professional organizations• 18% plan to be involved in religious based organizations• 16% plan to be involved in music and theatre

Decision Factors

• 80% UMR: 1st choice college to attend 16% UMR: 2nd choice college to attend

• 71% became interested in UMR during Jr/Sr high school year 60% first learned of UMR from family & friends

• 97% chose UMR because it offered their desired Academic Program & its quality Academic Reputation

• 84% Financial Aid/scholarship was important in deciding to attend UMR

80% the personalized attention they received from UMR was important in deciding to enroll

74% the campus visit and tour was important in deciding to enroll 24% attended a UMR summer camp

Expectations• 70% plan to complete a BS in 4 years or less

83% plan to Co-op or Intern

• 33% plan to study more than 11 hours per week at UMR• 76% studied less than 5 hours per week in high school

97% plan to earn a 3.0 or higher UMR GPA55% plan to earn a 3.5 or higher UMR GPA

• 36% plan to earn a graduate degree at UMR• 58% are likely to complete a graduate degree

NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

Financial Issues

• 75% are receiving scholarships & financial aid

• 24% qualify for Pell Grants

• 42% plan to work while enrolled at UMR

• 24% already have/carry a credit card

NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

UMR Affordability

• Current Students– Average parent income: $ 75,607

– Family incomes below $50,000: +30%

– First generation college students: 35%

– Pell Grant eligible students: 24%

• Graduation Statistics

– Approximate indebtedness: $ 21,000

– Average 2007 starting salary: $ 53,669

NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

Average Starting Salaries of UMR GraduatesUndergraduate Graduate

2003 $ 47,305 $ 52,744

2004 $ 46,567 $ 52,945

2005 $ 49,181 $ 53,042

2006 $ 51,059 $ 58,120

2007 $ 53,669 $ 62,751

NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

Technology

• 94% plan to bring a PC to campus71% will be new computers78% laptops7% Macintosh/Apple

• 97% plan to bring a Cell Phone to campus

• 67% use online social networks (Facebook, MySpace)

• 13% spend more than 11 hours per week video gaming

• 13% spend more than 15 hours per week on the internet

NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

29 States Represented by 2007 Freshmen Class

Alaska

Arkansas

Arizona

California

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Iowa

Illinois

Indiana

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Missouri

Nebraska

Nevada

New York

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Virginia

Wisconsin

NOTE: Opening Week data are UNOFFICIAL UMR enrollment figures and are intended for internal campus planning purposes. Official enrollment counts will be available after the fourth week of classes each semester.

Top Feeder High Schools

Rolla Senior High SchoolRockwood Summit HighParkway West High Home SchoolOakville Senior High Saint Louis Univ High SchoolWashington High SchoolEureka High SchoolWindsor High SchoolBlue Springs South High Jackson High SchoolLindbergh High School

Marquette High SchoolParkway South High SchoolJefferson City High SchoolLees Summit Senior High Missouri Academy Science, Math

& ComputingFrancis Howell CentralWaynesville High SchoolDesmet Jesuit High SchoolTroy Buchanan High SchoolBelleville Township H S WestWarren County R-3 Senior High