Institutional Research
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.
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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.
APSU Quick Facts
Students |
Fall 2025 |
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Total Students |
11,185 |
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Credit Hours |
115,920 |
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FTE |
7,894 |
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Average ACT (Cohort) |
21 |
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Average Age |
24 |
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Retention (Cohort Fall 2024 to Fall 2025) |
68.38% |
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6-Year Graduation Rate (2019) |
41.89% |
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Degrees Conferred 2024-2025 |
2,890 |