Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium (HEDS) Senior Survey


This is a compilation of responses to items on the Senior Survey, administered in spring semesters before graduation to the classes of 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2007. The survey is designed by the Higher Education Data Sharing (HEDS) Consortium. The survey was administered online in 2007.

Note: These results are available internally only. Please contact the Office of Institutional Research and Evaluation (ir-e-office@stolaf.edu) if you wish to cite these results in documents disseminated beyond St. Olaf.

Survey Instrument

Results and reports

Section 1: Background

  • respondents' demographics, parents' level of education

Section 2: Post-Graduation Activity

  • primary activity for upcoming fall
    • if education: status of application

Section 3: Factors in Career Choice

Section 4: Academic Development

Section 5: College Activities

  • participation in various academic/campus activities

Section 6: Satisfaction with College Experience

Section 7: Supplemental Questions