Periodically, the University surveys student, faculty, and staff populations and maintains data related to demographics, climate, inclusion, and sense of belonging. Excerpts of this data, presented by population, are available in the tables below. These data, in addition to the set presented in the formal report, will refresh annually.
Undergraduate Survey Senior/Year End Assessment
Graduate Exit Survey
Staff Engagement Survey
Academic Unit Climate Surveys
Undergraduate Survey Senior/Year End Assessment
Survey Question: Would you encourage a high school senior who resembles you when you were a high school senior (same background, ability, interests, and temperament) to attend Princeton?
| Response | Hispanic/Latino/a, or Mexican American, or Puerto Rican (of any Race) | Black/African American | Asian | White | Two or More Races, or Native American, Native Alaskan, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander | Individual did not disclose/Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Would encourage | 69% | 61% | 74% | 80% | 75% | 83% |
| Maybe encourage | 16% | 22% | 17% | 11% | 13% | 9% |
| Would not encourage | 15% | 16% | 9% | 9% | 12% | 8% |
| Total responses | 393 | 321 | 983 | 1537 | 174 | 104 |
| Response | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Would encourage | 71% | 75% |
| Maybe encourage | 16% | 15% |
| Would not encourage | 12% | 10% |
| Total responses | 1809 | 1621 |
Graduate Exit Survey
Survey Question: Based upon your experience at Princeton, how likely would you be to recommend Princeton to a prospective student?
| Response | Hispanic/Latino/a, or Mexican American, or Puerto Rican (of any Race) | Black/African American | Asian | White | Two or More Races, or Native American, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander | Individual did not disclose/Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Would | 64% | 88% | 85% | 76% | 79% | 80% |
| Maybe | 28% | 6% | 12% | 15% | 21% | 15% |
| Would not | 8% | 6% | 3% | 9% | 0% | 5% |
| Total responses | 53 | 16 | 129 | 185 | 14 | 40 |
| Response | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2021 | 2021 |
| Would | 78% | 79% |
| Maybe | 15% | 16% |
| Would not | 7% | 5% |
| Total responses | 174 | 263 |
NOTE: Although Princeton's population includes individuals who do not identify as either male or female (e.g., transgender), the table uses data collected in conjunction with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education, which require that all individuals be reported as either male or female.
Staff Engagement Survey
Survey Question: My department / workplace has an inclusive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully?
| Response | Latino/a, or Mexican American, or Puerto Rican (of any Race) | Black/African American | Asian | White | Two or More Races, or Native American, Native Alaskan, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander | Individual did not disclose/Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agree | 75% | 64% | 82% | 76% | 76% | 75% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 15% | 20% | 10% | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Disagree | 11% | 16% | 8% | 10% | 13% | 13% |
| Total Responses | 200 | 329 | 333 | 2611 | 38 | 52 |
| Response | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Agree | 74% | 77% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 14% | 14% |
| Disagree | 11% | 10% |
| Total Responses | 1945 | 1618 |
NOTE: Although Princeton's population includes individuals who do not identify as either male or female (e.g., transgender), the table uses data collected in conjunction with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education, which require that all individuals be reported as either male or female.
Survey Question: I feel a sense of belonging in the Princeton/PPPL community?
| Response | Hispanic/Latino/a, or Mexican American, or Puerto Rican (of any Race) | Black/African American | Asian | White | Two or More Races, or Native American, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander | Individual did not disclose/Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agree | 81% | 77% | 85% | 76% | 67% | 78% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 15% | 15% | 10% | 17% | 21% | 12% |
| Disagree | 4% | 8% | 5% | 7% | 13% | 10% |
| Total Responses | 192 | 324 | 333 | 2567 | 39 | 49 |
| Response | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Agree | 78% | 76% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 16% | 17% |
| Disagree | 7% | 8% |
| Total Responses | 1905 | 1599 |
NOTE: Although Princeton's population includes individuals who do not identify as either male or female (e.g., transgender), the table uses data collected in conjunction with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education, which require that all individuals be reported as either male or female.
Academic Unit Climate Surveys
Survey Question: I would encourage a prospective colleague or friend who resembles me (in interests, background, etc.) to work or study in the department.
| Response | Hispanic/Latino/a (of any Race) | Asian/Asian American | Black/African American | White or Middle Eastern or North African | Two or More Races, or Native Alaskan, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander | Individual did not disclose/Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 40% | 40% | 36% | 51% | 32% | 41% |
| Agree | 34% | 43% | 36% | 30% | 35% | 22% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 12% | 10% | 15% | 9% | 8% | 19% |
| Disagree | 9% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 11% | 8% |
| Strongly disagree | 2% | 3% | 5% | 2% | 8% | 5% |
| I don't know | 3% | 2% | 3% | 0% | 5% | 5% |
| Total Responses | 65 | 187 | 39 | 632 | 37 | 85 |
NOTE: The academic unit climate surveys include self-reported racial and ethnic identity. This includes individuals who self-reported as Middle Eastern and North African. Given their small numbers, these individuals who identify as only Middle Eastern or North African are aggregated with individuals who identify as only White consistent with federal reporting standards.
| Response | Woman | Man | Transgender person, Genderqueer/Gender Non-Conforming/Non-binary person, or Another Identity | Prefer not to disclose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 41% | 54% | 18% | 26% |
| Agree | 37% | 28% | 18% | 37% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 12% | 9% | 12% | 5% |
| Disagree | 8% | 5% | 12% | 11% |
| Strongly disagree | 2% | 2% | 18% | 16% |
| I don't know | 1% | 1% | 24% | 5% |
| Total responses | 515 | 481 | 17 | 19 |
NOTE: The academic unit climate surveys include self-report gender identity. This includes individuals who self-reported as Transgender person, Genderqueer/Gender Non-Conforming/Non-binary person, or Another Identity. Given their small numbers, these individuals are aggregated and reported together.
Survey Question: From your perspective, would you characterize YOUR department as a welcoming place?
| Response | Hispanic/Latino/a (of any Race) | Asian/Asian American | Black/African American | White or Middle Eastern or North African | Two or More Races, or Native American, Native Alaskan, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander | Individual did not disclose/Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almost always welcoming | 40% | 46% | 40% | 46% | 24% | 38% |
| Often welcoming | 35% | 35% | 38% | 34% | 32% | 30% |
| Sometimes welcoming | 20% | 14% | 15% | 16% | 32% | 24% |
| Rarely welcoming | 5% | 4% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 8% |
| Almost never welcoming | 0% | 1% | 5% | 1% | 5% | 0% |
| Total responses | 65 | 186 | 40 | 634 | 37 | 87 |
NOTE: The academic unit climate surveys include self-reported racial and ethnic identity. This includes individuals who self-reported as Middle Eastern and North African. Given their small numbers, these individuals who identify as only Middle Eastern or North African are aggregated with individuals who identify as only White consistent with federal reporting standards.
| Response | Woman | Man | Transgender person, Genderqueer/Gender Non-Conforming/Non-binary person, or Another Identity | Prefer not to disclose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almost always welcoming | 40% | 49% | 18% | 35% |
| Often welcoming | 34% | 34% | 29% | 30% |
| Sometimes welcoming | 20% | 13% | 24% | 20% |
| Rarely welcoming | 4% | 3% | 29% | 15% |
| Almost never welcoming | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Total responses | 516 | 483 | 17 | 20 |
NOTE: The academic unit climate surveys include self-report gender identity. This includes individuals who self-reported as Transgender person, Genderqueer/Gender Non-Conforming/Non-binary person, or Another Identity. Given their small numbers, these individuals are aggregated and reported together.