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Top StudentPrioritiesReputationVery Important Somewhat Important Not ImportantAcademic reputation of institution68%13% 19%Quality of faculty (professors/instructors)59%19% 21%Academic reputation of program/major57%22% 21%Reputation for student experience51%24%25%Graduates get high-quality jobs47%24%30%Campus safety/security46%23%31%Mean2.52.42.42.32.22.2TeachingStudent ExperienceHigh quality jobsGraduates get into top professional and grad schoolsHigh-profile researchHigh admission grade point averageUndergraduate research opportunitiesProfessor/instructor-student interactionInstitutional rankings/guidebook ratingsOpportunities for student leadershipPersonal attention during application/admission process46%46%45%44%42%42%39%38%25%30%33%32%27%31%31%28%29%24%23%25%30%27%30%35%2.22.22.22.22.12.22.12.039InfluenceFactorsResearch / LeadershipOpportunitiesAttractive campusCo-op programs/internshipsTuition costsAvailability of financial support for international studentsCampus housing/residences37%36%35%35%35%34%33%27%27%35%30%31%38%37%30%2.12.12.02.02.1Off-campus urban life35%35%30%2.1Lowest StudentPrioritiesSmall classesNational/professional accreditationPart-time job opportunitiesCosts of attending, excluding tuitionClubs and social activitiesRecreational sports/fitness facilitiesAcceptance of my previous creditsEasy to get accepted34%33%33%33%32%28%27%32%30%30%35%36%32%31%34%37%38%33%32%40%42%2.02.02.02.02.01.91.9History / TraditionAvailability of off-campus housingOnline access to lecture videos and materialsSmall class sizes25%24%23%39%37%34%36%39%44%1.91.91.8Student DiversityHistory/tradition of schoolRelevant industry in the areaDiversity of student population21%20%18%37%29%40%42%51%41%1.81.71.8SurroundingCommunityLarge student populationReligious considerationsSmall student populationSmall surrounding community15%14%13%12%39%24%33%32%47%63%54%56%1.71.51.61.6Institution is close to family12%21%68%1.4Attending the school your parent(s) or other family member … 10%17%73%1.411