Table of Contents
- American College Health Association / National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA)
- Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH)
- CIRP Freshman Survey
- Student Climate Assessment Survey
- The Healthy Minds Study
- National Survey of Student Engagement
- Interfaith Diversity Experiences and Attitudes Longitudinal Survey
- Getting to Know Our Students Survey
- AlcoholEdu for College Report Online Training
- Mental Well-being for Students Online Training
- Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergrads & Graduates Online Training
Georgia Tech participates in several national surveys that provide valuable insights into students' behaviors, physical and mental health, academic achievements, and community perceptions, among other key topics. This page features reports on these national surveys with data specific to Georgia Tech, as well as detailed analyses relevant to students, faculty, and staff. Explore internal survey results, national benchmarks, and comprehensive analyses prepared by the Office of Research and Assessment (ORA) to support data-driven decision-making across the Institute.
* List of PDF documents that can be downloaded
American College Health Association / National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA)
The National College Assessment is a nationally recognized research survey that collects precise data on a wide range of health and wellness issues that impact students and affect their academic performance.
Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH)
The CCMH Annual Report offers a large-scale, data-driven analysis of collegiate mental health services based on de-identified data from hundreds of college counseling centers. It tracks who seeks help, the mental health concerns they present, how services are delivered and utilized, and the outcomes that result from counseling interventions.
CIRP Freshman Survey
The CIRP Freshman Survey (TFS) provides comprehensive data on incoming college students' backgrounds, high school experiences, attitudes, behaviors, and expectations for college. Administered to first-year students before they begin classes, the survey offers a valuable snapshot of students’ characteristics prior to their exposure to the college environment.
The instrument covers a wide range of topics, including:
• Academic preparedness and high school behaviors
• College admissions decisions and expectations for college
• Anticipated interactions with peers and faculty
• Personal values, goals, and future aspirations
• Demographic characteristics
• Concerns about paying for college
Student Climate Assessment Survey
The survey aims to better understand the lived experiences of faculty, staff, and students related to the social and cultural climate at Georgia Tech. The results provide valuable insights into how community members perceive campus life and help guide strategies to foster a more inclusive, supportive, and welcoming environment for all.
The Healthy Minds Study
The Healthy Minds Study (HMS) is an annual, web-based survey conducted by the Healthy Minds Network to examine mental health, service utilization, and related issues among undergraduate and graduate students. The study provides detailed insights into the prevalence of mental health challenges, students' knowledge and attitudes toward mental health, and patterns of service use. A key focus of HMS is understanding help-seeking behaviors, including how stigma, mental health literacy, and other barriers affect students' willingness and ability to access support services.
National Survey of Student Engagement
The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) is a widely used instrument which measures the degree of involvement or engagement of college undergraduates in a wide range of activities and experiences during their freshmen and senior college years. The questionnaire collects information across five categories:
- Participation in dozens of educationally purposeful activities
- Institutional requirements and the challenging nature of coursework
- Perceptions of the college environment
- Estimates of educational and personal growth since starting college, and
- Background and demographic information.
Interfaith Diversity Experiences and Attitudes Longitudinal Survey
The Interfaith Diversity Experiences and Attitudes Longitudinal Study (IDEALS) examines the influence of interfaith engagement on student development during college. It explores how students' behaviors and attitudes change over time and the multi-dimensional nature of students' interfaith experiences.
Getting to Know Our Students Survey
The USG Getting to Know Our Students Survey has been administered to incoming freshmen across the University System of Georgia since 2017. The survey asks a host of questions designed to assess students’ motivations and attitudes about learning to provide a snapshot at the beginning of their post-secondary journey. Student responses are linked to academic outcomes and administrative data to allow an understanding of how Academic Mindsets and their changes over time are related to student success.
AlcoholEdu for College Report Online Training
As part of Georgia Tech’s comprehensive health initiative to promote the safety, health, and well-being of its community, all incoming undergraduate and transfer students are required to complete AlcoholEdu—a two-part, online educational course focused on alcohol and other drug safety. The AlcoholEdu report offers key insights from student responses and benchmarks Georgia Tech’s results against aggregated data from peer institutions, helping to inform prevention strategies and support services on campus.
Mental Well-being for Students Online Training
Mental Well-being for Students equips undergraduates with essential skills and information to navigate the stressors and emotional challenges associated with college life. The Mental Well-being report offers key insights from student responses and benchmarks Georgia Tech’s results against aggregated data from peer institutions, helping to inform prevention strategies and support services on campus.
Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergrads & Graduates Online Training
As part of Georgia Tech’s comprehensive health program designed to promote the safety, health, and well-being of our community, Georgia Tech requires all incoming undergraduate and transfer students to complete Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates and all incoming Atlanta Campus graduate students to complete Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students.