Institutional Research & Planning
The Office of Institutional Research and Planning (IRP) collects, maintains, analyzes, interprets, and disseminates data regarding characteristics, operations, and policies of the University of Louisville (UofL). IRP is the repository for official University data. IRP produces timely, accurate and unbiased statistical analyses regarding UofL in response to requests for information from key constituency groups both within and outside the University.
UofL has both increased its enrollment and average ACT as shown by this graph of first-time, full-time freshmen by entering year from 2000 to 2014
IRP provides and approves official University data for compliance reporting. Examples include:
- State and Federal reporting mandates (PDF)
- Accrediting bodies (PDF)
- National benchmarking surveys (PDF)
- Annual publications (PDF)
- Academic program assessment (PDF)
- Strategic planning (PDF)
IRP conducts unique statistical studies to assist with data-informed decisions. Examples include:
IRP staff are responsible for service-oriented projects within the University community. Examples include:
- Online course evaluations (PDF)
- Assessment surveys (PDF)
- Data quality maintenance (PDF)
- Training for the online survey application.
IRP staff adhere to the Code of Ethics for Institutional Researchers.
- Please utilize the online analytic tools for general data inquiry.
- For specialized data requests, please fill out the Data Request Form.
- Please visit Facts and Figures for standard reports.
- Please click on this link to access the iStrategy portal.
- To request changes to a course, download the Course Inventory File (CIF) form.