The Office of Institutional Research delivers objective, systematic research and analysis to support Santa Clara University's strategic planning, policy-making, and decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- Supplying timely, accurate data and analyses for decision-makers
- Collecting, analyzing, and distributing information to aid University planning, decisions, and assessment
- Promoting Institutional Research resources with a service-oriented approach for the University and public
- Assisting units with program evaluations and projects to enhance service and program quality
Ethical Commitment:
Institutional Research upholds ethical data use to benefit students and the institution, reflecting Jesuit values of ethical engagement. Guided by the AIR Statement of Ethical Principles it fosters ethical reasoning and decision-making, core to a Santa Clara education.
Frequently Accessed Data
- Common Data Set (CDS): A standardized collection of data and definitions used by U.S. colleges and universities to report consistent information on topics like enrollment, admissions, financial aid, and faculty. CDS Visualization
- IPEDS: Surveys reporting institutional and student demographics, resources, financial aid, retention, and graduation rates. See SCU's IPEDS data.
- Student Right to Know: Federally mandated disclosures for Title IV schools to inform students, parents, and staff. Student Right to Know
- College Scorecard: Compare colleges by programs, costs, admissions, and outcomes. The College Scorecard