Results of the University New Student Census and the Mini Census completed by 1,984 freshmen entering the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP), are presented. The sex distribution of incoming freshmen was 51% male and 49% female. The majority of the sample was White (81%), while 9% were Black, 8% Asian, and 1% Hispanic. Thirty-seven percent of the students believed that the most important educational objective was learning skills directly applicable to their career goals. Nineteen percent of students reported that their most important educational objective was to learn as much as they could about several fields of study. Thirteen percent reported that deciding on a career goal was most important. Twenty-six percent strongly agreed that they expect to have a hard time adjusting to their academic work, while 36% were neutral on this item. In discussing their main reason for deciding to attend UMCP, 34% reported that UMCP offered the kind of academic program they wanted; 24% reported that they wanted to be close to home, and 14% reported that they wanted to attend an inexpensive university. Also investigated were: activities that interested students, career interests, study habits, library use, interest in educational/vocational counseling, and social/political attitudes. (Author/SW)