May 17, 2018 University of Illinois at Springfield Performance Metrics A D M I S S I O N S, S T U D E N T Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S, A N D T R A N S F E R E N R O L L M E N T S U P D AT E S B Y: UNIVERSITY OFFICE FOR PLANNING AND BUDGETING APRIL 13, 2018 R E P O R T E D B Y: C H A N C E L L O R S U S A N J. KO C H M AY 1 7, 2 0 1 8
Peer Groups University of Illinois at Springfield Auburn University - Montgomery Clark University* College of Charleston Georgia College and State University Iona College* Lake Superior State University Marist College* Northern Michigan University Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania State University of New York at Brockport Trinity University (San Antonio, TX)* Union College (Schenectady, NY)* University of South Dakota University of Wisconsin - Green Bay * Private Institution Page 2
Admissions, Student Qualifications, and Transfer Enrollments Page 3
Percent First-Time Freshmen Applicants Admitted* Fall 2012 Fall 2017 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 56.4% 59.8% 61.6% 63.1% 65.3% 52.4% UIS Peer 75th Percentile Peer Median Peer 25th Percentile University of Illinois at Springfield admits a lower percent of freshmen applicants compared to the peer median. 20% 10% 0% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 * Percent Admitted = Percent of (total admits divided by total applicants). Page 4
Percent First-Time Freshmen Admissions Yield* Fall 2012 Fall 2017 45% 40% 35% 30% 31.8% 36.0% 33.9% 31.3% 30.4% UIS University of Illinois at Springfield has an admissions yield higher than its peer median. 25% 27.9% Peer 75th Percentile 20% Peer Median 15% Peer 25th Percentile 10% 5% 0% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 * Admissions Yield = Percent of (total enrolled divided by total admits). Page 5
Entering Freshmen ACT Composite Scores 25 th and 75 th Percentile Fall 2012 Fall 2017 ACT Score 30 25 20 15 10 5 UIS 75th Percentile Peer Average 75th Percentile UIS 25th Percentile Peer Average 25th Percentile The 75 th percentile ACT composite scores of entering freshmen at the University of Illinois at Springfield are on par with the peer averages; the 25 th percentile ACT composite scores are below the peer averages. 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Note: Fewer students at peer institutions submit ACT scores. Page 6
Entering Freshmen ACT English Score 25 th and 75 th Percentile Fall 2012 Fall 2017 ACT Score 30 25 20 15 10 5 UIS 75th Percentile Peer Average 75th Percentile UIS 25th Percentile Peer Average 25th Percentile ACT English scores of entering freshmen at the University of Illinois at Springfield are slightly below the peer averages. 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Note: Excludes Iona College, Marist College, and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania due to lack of available data. Fewer students at peer institutions submit ACT scores. Page 7
Entering Freshmen ACT Math Score 25 th and 75 th Percentile Fall 2012 Fall 2017 ACT Score 30 25 20 15 10 5 UIS 75th Percentile Peer Average 75th Percentile UIS 25th Percentile Peer Average 25th Percentile The 75 th percentile ACT Math scores of entering freshmen at the University of Illinois at Springfield are on par with the peer averages; the 25 th percentile ACT Math scores are below the peer averages. 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Note: Excludes Iona College, Marist College, and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania due to lack of available data. Fewer students at peer institutions submit ACT scores. Page 8
University of Illinois at Springfield and Peer Institutions First-Time Transfers Enrollment Fall 2012 Fall 2017 Institution 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 University of Illinois at Springfield 637 620 594 547 588 528 Auburn University at Montgomery 299 434 466 449 463 Clark University 41 51 60 29 26 College of Charleston 731 747 690 712 756 Georgia College and State University 345 355 349 307 345 Iona College 89 117 92 92 99 Lake Superior State University 236 220 190 181 200 Marist College 188 149 162 160 157 Northern Michigan University 545 502 440 401 399 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 365 387 356 314 301 The College at Brockport 971 976 1,012 1,007 935 Trinity University (San Antonio, TX) 24 25 25 28 25 Union College (Schenectady, NY) 20 23 23 17 23 University of South Dakota 715 635 597 523 551 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 648 587 611 604 614 Data Source: IPEDS Data Center. Page 9
Percent First-Time Transfers from Underrepresented* Groups Fall 2012 Fall 2017 25% 20% 15% 10% 17.6% 16.9% 17.5% 19.9% 21.6% 21.4% UIS Peer 25th Percentile Peer 75th Percentile Peer Median The percent of first-time transfers from underrepresented groups at the University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than its peer median. 5% 0% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 * Includes American Indian, Black, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, and multi-racial students. Page 10
Number of First-Time Transfers from Underrepresented* Groups Fall 2012 Fall 2017 140 120 127 100 112 105 104 109 113 80 60 40 20 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 * Includes American Indian, Black, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, and multi-racial students. Page 11
University of Illinois at Springfield Performance Metric Report Analysis of Indicators Admissions, Student Qualifications, Transfer Enrollments Updates REPORTED BY: CHANCELLOR SUSAN J. KOCH May 17, 2018
Areas Meeting or Exceeding Expectations Among its peer institutions, UIS ranks in the top 10% for first-time transfer enrollment Among its peer institutions, the percent of first-time transfers from under-represented groups at UIS is higher than its peer median UIS has an admission yield higher than its peer median Enrollment of highly qualified freshmen
Accomplishments The number of inquiries from prospective students has increased over a two year period (2015-2017) by 23% The number of freshman applications increased by 23.3% from Fall term 2016 to Fall term 2017 UIS has steadily increased its enrollment of underrepresented students (African-American, Latino/a, two or more races) Academic profile of highly qualified freshmen has increased (ACT and Class Rank) More than 350 pre-nursing applications have been received for the 4 th year of the BSN Nursing Program a partnership with UIC College of Nursing and Memorial Health Systems
Areas Needing Improvement Freshman enrollment Recruitment and enrollment of highly qualified freshman applicants Enrollment of transfer students UIS Online enrollment
Strategy to improve freshman enrollment Actions: Two admission counselors added to staff to provide additional recruitment outreach to market territories in Illinois Data-driven targeting of geographic markets with increased recruitment outreach, digital marketing and social media and advertising campaigns Yield Specialist follow up with admitted students using private school model Series of webinars for admitted students Recently opened Student Union used to host recruitment events, Preview Days, and Admitted Student Reception Added several undergraduate majors in high-interest areas
Strategy to improve enrollment of highly qualified applicants Actions: Admission Counselor hired to recruit students from highperforming high schools in Chicago area Enhanced recruitment communications flow to highachieving high school students Increased financial support for highly qualified students Re-direct program with UIUC Creation of promotional email messaging targeting Honors Program eligible students Leveraging merit award opportunities for high-achieving students
Strategy to improve enrollment of transfer students Actions: UIS Admissions established office hours and space at Illinois Central College, Lake Land Community College, and Richland Community College UIS and City Colleges of Chicago transfer agreement Implementation of online marketing campaigns targeting prospective transfer students Hosting Transfer Conference Added several undergraduate majors in high-interest areas
Strategy to improve online enrollment Actions: Expand online offerings Digital advertising/social outreach campaigns targeting prospective working/returning adult students Employer outreach Development of marketing/recruitment communications plan designed specifically for UIS Online academic programs CRM Admissions workflow training provided to Online coordinators to improve efficiency of application processing
Areas we are watching Increasingly competitive college recruiting landscape in Illinois Freshman and transfer enrollment UIS Online enrollment Financial considerations affecting enrollment decisions