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Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE)

The BCSSE (Beginning College Survey of Students) is a standardized survey administered to incoming first-time freshmen entering SJSU during Fall 2018. SJSU administered BCSSE during the summer of 2018 resulting in a response rate of 57%. Incoming freshmen were asked about their high school experiences and expectations for their first-year at SJSU in order to help SJSU create enriching learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.

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See the questions asked on the 2018 BCSSE survey

See results from the 2018 BCSSE, including selected student comparisons and frequency distributions

BCSSE 2018
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See an overview of each theme from the 2018 BCSSE survey