The following surveys have been administered at Southwestern University and the subsequent reports are available here. As new reports become available, they will be added to the list.

ACT Student Opinion Survey: Explores enrolled students satisfaction with programs, services, and other aspects of their college experience

2005 Results

CIRP Freshman Survey: The freshman survey instrument helps institutions assess trends in the characteristics, attitudes, values, and aspirations of their entering freshmen.

2006 Summary
2005 Summary
2004 Summary
2003 Summary
2002 Summary

Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA): The goal of the CLA project is not to measure changes in individual students, but rather to learn more about programmatic features that correlate with "institutional effects" associated with larger than expected gains in students' analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and writing skills. Testing is currently being conducted and results will be posted when they are received.

To learn more, please visit their Web site.

CORE Drug and Alcohol Survey: The survey assesses the nature, scope, and consequences of alcohol and other drug use on college campuses.

The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) established as the core postsecondary education data collection program for NCES, is a system of surveys designed to collect data from all primary providers of postsecondary education.

IPEDS College Opportunities On-line (COOL) presents data on institution prices, financial aid, enrollment, and type of programs that are offered by the institution. IPEDS COOL is designed to help college students, future students, and their parents understand the differences between colleges and how much it costs to attend college.

National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE): The survey measures five areas that are associated with high levels of learning and development: level of academic challenge, active and collaborative learning, student-faculty interaction, enriching educational experiences, and supportive campus environment. It is given annually to first-year students and seniors.

Southwestern has participated in the study since 2001. Recent results show that Southwestern is in the top 10 percent of schools nationally in the areas of student-faculty interaction and enriching educational experiences. It also ranks above institutions in its peer group in the other three areas.

2007 - Frequencies & Means; Benchmarks
2006 - Frequencies & Means; Benchmarks
2005 - Frequencies & Means; Benchmarks
2004 - Frequencies & Means; Benchmarks
2003 - Frequencies & Means
2001 - Frequencies & Means