How Students Assess Their Experience

Students' perceptions of their cognitive and affective development, as well as their overall satisfaction with the institution, provide useful evidence of their educational experiences. For more details, refer to your Frequencies and Statistical Comparisons report.


Perceived Gains Among Seniors

Students reported how much their experience at your institution contributed to their knowledge, skills, and personal development in ten areas.


Perceived Gains
(sorted highest to lowest)
Percentage Responding
"Very much" or "Quite a bit"
Thinking critically and analytically84%
Writing clearly and effectively

72%
Acquiring job- or work-related knowledge and skills72%
Working effectively with others69%
Speaking clearly and effectively65%
Analyzing numerical and statistical information62%
Solving complex real-world problems61%
Understanding people of other backgrounds59%
Developing or clarifying a personal code of values and ethics58%
Being an informed and active citizen55%
Satisfaction with NSSEville State

Students rated their overall experience at your institution and whether they would attend your institution again.


Percentage Rating Their Overall Experience
as "Excellent" or "Good"
Percentage Who Would "Definitely" or
"Probably" Attend This Institution Again

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