1. 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 Profile Fall 2006 – Opening Week Over 970 students One of the 3 largest and most talented classes in UMR history 29 states (California to Virginia) 15+ foreign countries Ave. ACT: 27.2 (upper 10% in nation) Ave. HS GPA: 73% have a 3.5 GPA or higher Over 56% in upper 20% of High School Class 88% interested in Engineering & Science fields 20% Undecided on a Specific Major

2. 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. Demographics Women (23%) Men (77%) Age: 18 years or less (96.86%) 77% Missouri 21% out-of-state 2% international 8.6% Underrepresented/minority students 63% are 2 nd generation college students

3. Expectations 36% plan to earn a graduate degree at UMR 58% are likely to complete a graduate degree  67% plan to complete a BS in 4 years or less  81% plan to Co-op or Intern 45% 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 GPA  52% plan to earn a 3.5 or higher UMR GPA 91% plan to join a student organization 51% would like to assume a student leadership position 33% would like to study abroad

4. 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 58% were involved in varsity athletes in high school 51% plan to be involved in recreational athlete activities  48% plan to be involved in UMR student design teams  26% plan to join a fraternity or sorority 26% interested in academic or pre-professional organizations 20% plan to be involved in music and theatre 17% plan to be involved in religious based organizations

5. Decision Factors 78% UMR: 1st choice college to attend  18% UMR: 2 nd choice college to attend  9 Freshmen plan to transfer to another university 70% 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 85% Financial Aid/scholarship was important in deciding to attend UMR 78% claim the personalized attention they received from UMR was important in deciding to enroll

6. 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 $67,355: average UMR family income 75% are receiving scholarships & financial aid 24% qualify for Pell Grants 73% plan to work while enrolled at UMR 26% already have/carry a credit card  42% have an existing monthly balance  Only 6 students have 4 or more credit cards  12 have over $1000 of credit card debt before enrolling at UMR

7. 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. Faculty/Student Relationships 94% plan to meet with faculty outside of the classroom/lab 49% feel faculty should be very involved in their career development

8. 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 campus  69% will be new computers  70% laptops  4% Macintosh/Apple 95% plan to bring a Cell Phone to campus 51% spend more than 6 hours per week on the internet 14% spend more than 15 hours per week on the internet