We asked and you answered. Thank you to all the alumni who took the 2023 Alumni Survey, your opinions matter to us and help shape future programming from your PSU Alumni Association. We are taking action on your feedback and have shared some of the results below. 

1,373 total survey responses were received.

Demographics

Responses by Graduation Years

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41%

of respondents graduated in the last 10 years

44% 

of respondents identify as first-generation college graduates

Respondents by Region

54% in-state alumni and 43% out-of-state alumni

Ethnicity

Ethnicity: 61% identify as white and 25% identify as BIPOC

Opinions & Attitudes

Student vs Alumni Experience

84% 

of respondents feel they had a good or excellent student experience

51%

of respondents feel they have a good or excellent alumni experience

Connection & Loyalty

31% 

of respondents feel very connected to PSU

38%

of respondents say they promote PSU regularly or all the time

Communications 

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Email is the most important communication method.

87% 

of respondents read alumni emails at least occasionally

42% 

of respondents want more invitations to alumni activities 

Alumni Programming

What respondents feel are the most important engagement opportunities:

1. Mentorship for current students 2. Educational enrichment at PSU  3. Professional networking for alumni  4. Alumni Card benefits and discounts 5.  Access to PSU’s University Career Services

Top five programs respondents said they are most likely to participate in:

1. Supporting alumni-owned businesses 

2. Attending a lifelong learning event or faculty talk 

3. Mentoring students/recent grads 

4. Attending events based on activities/groups they were involved with at PSU 

5. Attending an alumni event in their area featuring a university leader

Because of your feedback, here is what we're working on:

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Campus Events

We have added more events happening around campus to the website and our monthly e-newsletter.

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Networking & Mentoring with PSU Works

We launched our new mentoring and networking platform, PSU Works, earlier in the year and will continue to grow the network.  Join today to connect with alumni and mentor students.

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Alumni Events & Activities

As we end the year, look out in 2024 for a calendar of new events hosted by your Alumni Association.