Institutional Research
Our Mission
Institutional Research (IR) enhances institutional effectiveness by providing information which informs the decision-making and planning processes for furthering the university's core mission.
IR is the primary source for official campus data, complying with federal, state, and university reporting standards and requirements.
Our Goals
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Support university leaders in development and reporting of the strategic plan and Quality Assurance funding.
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Provide and maintain a centralized location of institutional data to ensure accuracy and consistency of data.
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Collect, analyze, and report data on topics including but not limited to assessment, enrollment, retention, graduation, faculty FTE, and student credit hours.
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Administer and submit IPEDS, University Fact Book, Common Data Set, US News, and other college guides.
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Make available institutional and programmatic data for accreditation reports and program reviews.
Fall 2026 Quick Facts
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Total Students |
11,338 |
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Credit Hours |
132,218 |
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FTE |
7,953 |
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Average ACT (Cohort) |
21 |
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First-time, Full-time Cohort |
1,670 |
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Average Age |
23 |
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Retention (Cohort Fall 2025 to Fall 2026) |
67.05% |
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4-Year Graduation Rate (Cohort 2022) |
37.52% |
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6-Year Graduation Rate (Cohort 2020) |
45.31% |
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Degrees Conferred 2025-2026 |
3,249 |