Dataset: Fixed traits and flexible habits: Balancing personality, chronotype, and lifestyle in whole-person education

This dataset was collected as part of a cross-sectional study examining factors influencing student success at a private Christian university in the South-Central U.S. The dataset includes responses from <b>963 first-year students (ages 18-25)</b> who met inclusion criteria, providing comprehensive data on academic performance, personality traits, lifestyle habits, physical health, and socioeconomic status.<b>Data Components:</b><b>Academic Performance:</b> GPA (university records)<b>Self-Reported Surveys:</b> Personality traits, lifestyle habits, stress levels<b>Physical Health Indicators:</b> BMI, resting heart rate, daily step counts<b>Socioeconomic Status:</b> Estimated via Expected Family Contribution (EFC)This dataset offers valuable insights into the relationships between academic achievement, well-being, and socioeconomic factors in higher education.