Demographics of First Year Students 2012

Source: Measurement and Research Center (new student questionnaire)

What percentage of students are traditional age?

95% are 17-18 years old

What percentage are women?*(*all undergraduates)

51 % are women

What’s the racial make up?*(*all undergraduates)

census definition

60.6% White, non-Hispanic13.5% African-American10.0% Asian-American 0.1% Pacific Islander 4.8% Hispanic 1.7% Two or more races 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native 6.4% Unknown 3.1% International

What percentage of students report having disabilities?

3.1% report having disabilities2.5% report as “uncertain”

What percent identify as LGBT?

What percentage come from Philadelphia?

15.5% are from Philadelphia 30.5% are from Philadelphia suburbs 31.4% are from the rest of PA

What percentage will live on campus/university owned

housing?

79.2% are in residence

What percentage have parents who are not college graduates?

46% neither parent completed college25% neither parent attended college

What percentage are native English speakers?

88% are native English speakers

With which religious groups do students identify?

30.4% Catholic 17.9% Mainline Protestant 4.1% Evangelical Protestant 4.6% Jewish 2.4% Muslim 2.5% Buddhist 2.0% Hindu 9.6% Other Religion 24.7% None

What percentage come from homes where family income is

under $59,999?

40.5%