2006 CIRP Survey

A total of 863 first-time Calvin students completed the CIRP Freshman Survey in 2006, out of a total entering class of 1,027, an 84% response rate.

There are three ways you can explore the 2006 CIRP data:

1. Click here to access a document summarizing all the highlights, including data tables and selected comparisons of 2006 with 2001 and 1996 results.
2. Click on the links to the right for selected survey highlights and tables.
3. Cick here to access a spreadsheet containing all 2006 survey results.

Family Background

College Decision-Making

Student Activities

Goals and Expectations

Student Self-Ratings

Social/Political Views

Gender Differences

A Note on Comparisons

Calvin's results are compared with a group called Other Religious Four-Year Colleges, as distinguished from Catholic, Non-Sectarian, and Public Four-Year Colleges. Many in this Other Religious category are Protestant institutions with historical denominational ties, such as Alma, Carthage, Elmhurst, Valparaiso, and Wittenburg. In addition, CCCU schools with denominational affiliations are also included--schools such as Abilene Christian, Bethel (IN), Messiah, Point Loma Nazarene, and Seattle Pacific.