Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Research (IEPR)
Surveys & Reports
Institutional Surveys
| Audience | Survey | Frequency | Survey Administrator |
| Undergraduate Students | Nat’l Survey of Student Engagement | 3 years | Office of IEPR |
| Faculty | Faculty Survey of Student Engagement | 5 years | Office of IEPR |
| Alumni | Alumni Survey | 5 years | Alumni Relations |
| Graduating Students | Graduating Student Survey | Every fall and spring | Alumni Relations |
| Graduating Students | First Destination/Job Placement | Every semester | Career Development |
| Adult Students | Adult Learner Survey | 3 years | University College |
| Veteran Students | Veteran’s Survey | Annual | Veteran’s & Family Cnt |
| Undergraduate Students | Graduating Senior Survey (GSS) | Every fall and spring | Office of IEPR |
MTSU Graduate/Professional School Acceptances
External Surveys & Data Collections
Institutional Research participates in the following external data collections and surveys:
- College Board Annual Survey of Colleges
- Consortium for Student Retention Data Exchange (CSRDE) Surveys
- U.S. News & World Report College Survey
- Princeton Review Survey
- Peterson’s College Survey
- College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR)
- American Association of University Professors (AAUP)
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Data Collections
- Institutional Characteristics
- Completions
- 12-Month Enrollment
- Student Financial Aid
- Graduation Rates
- 200% Graduation Rates
- Admissions
- Outcome Measures
- Fall Enrollment
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Academic Libraries
Graduating Senior Survey
The Graduating Senior survey is administered to the fall and spring graduating seniors. The purpose of the survey is to obtain information regarding the students’ educational experiences and future plans. The survey instrument is divided into five sections: (1) background information, (2) employment data, (3) plans following graduation, (4) student support services, and (5) satisfaction with general studies and their academic program.
Results of the Graduating Senior Survey
- MTSU Power BI App (MTSU employees only – requires login)