Institutional Research
Undergraduate Programs Market Opportunity ScanOverview
Institutional Research supplies data to both internal and external customers. The focus of the data contained on this site is primarily internal and uses cohort and data definitions for campus consumption.
Profile – created approximately every 2 years by OUS. View the PDF report
► Cognos Reports
Cognos Reports Additional reports are available from the Data Warehouse with current data using Cognos. Viewing reports in Cognos requires a login. You can access Cognos here Cognos
► Common Data Set & IPEDS
IPEDS Institution Profile |
2014-15 Academic Year |
2013-14 Academic Year |
IPEDS Data Feedback Reports Each year, once data has been submitted to IPEDS, Western Oregon University is compared to other institutions around the country of a similar size. The reports below illustrate these comparisons by using charts and graphs. Additionally, two custom reports compare Western with the other public Oregon universities.
*Please note, beginning with the 2012-2013 IPEDS reporting period, all institutions must use the July 1 – June 30 reporting period. There is no longer the option of using the September 1 – August 31 reporting period.
2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | OIT, SOU, EOU, PSU, UO and OSU | OIT, SOU and EOU (similar in size) |
IPEDS Glossary of TermsIPEDS Glossary |
Common Data SetUsed for common data points and popular press surveys. (Completed in November after 4th week enrollment snapshot).
2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 | 2012-13 | 2011-12 | 2010-11 | 2009-10 |
► Additional Reports
Enrollment, Retention and Graduation AnalysisHanover Research performed in-depth data analyses on our new applicants and enrolled students, looking for trends to assist WOU in making informed decisions moving forward. These reports are only available for faculty and staff to view.
Enrollment Funnel Analysis | Retention and Graduation Analysis | Undergraduate Program Opportunities | Enrollment Choice Survey | Enrollment Choice Survey – Data Supplement |
Enrollment Summary Reports
Fall 2014 | Fall 2015 |
SCARF Historical Data SCARF is the database system used by the State of Oregon to collect data from all 7 public universities. The spreadsheet below contains aggregated data as of Fall Fourth Week from 2000 to 2016 as it resides in the SCARF database.
SCARF Data
First Time Full Time Freshman Cohorts Established each fall for tracking retention and graduation rates. (Updated after Fall 4th week).
FTFTFR Cohorts
Freshman Retention Reports Retention reports based upon WOU’s First Time Full Time Freshmen Cohorts (Updated after Fall 4th week).
Freshman Retention Reports
Faculty & Staff Reports Faculty & Staff by various classifications. (Available by mid January of each year).
Faculty & Staff
6 Year Graduation Rates View the PDF report
HEOA Financial Aid Reports View the PDF report
Student Athlete Graduation Rate Reports from NCAA.orgAvailable after reports have been published on NCAA.org
2005-06 Cohort Grad Rates | 2006-07 Cohort Grad Rates | 2007-08 Cohort Grad Rates | 2008-09 Cohort Grad Rates | 2009-10 Cohort Grad Rates |
► NSSE Reports (National Survey of Student Engagement)
2005 Reports
2008 Reports
- Benchmark Report
- Executive Snapshot
- Means and Frequencies Report
- Multi-Year Benchmark Report
- Pocket Guide Report
- Respondent Characteristics
- Selected Comparison Groups
2011 Reports
- Benchmark Report
- Means and Frequencies Report
- Multi-Year Benchmark Report
- Pocket Guide Report
- Respondent Characteristics
- Selected Comparison Groups
2014 Reports
- Administration Summary
- Engagement Indicators
- Frequencies and Statistical Comparisons
- High-Impact Practices
- Respondent Profile
- Selected Comparison Groups
- Snapshot
- Topical Module – Development of Transferable Skills
- Topical Module – Experiences with Diverse Perspectives
2017 Reports