About

Each year, the Office of Institutional Research (OIR) staff facilitates a multitude of survey research and analytics projects. In addition, the Office prepares the University Fact Book and the University Metrics, and serves in a coordinating capacity to insure the expeditious completion of external data requests.

Members of the staff also provide consultation on research design, survey construction, outcomes assessment and evaluation to the University community and the Institutional Research community, nationally and internationally.

Conference presentations and publications from the OIR staff can be found here.

Our Vision

To be a leading, trusted resource for information and insight that helps Tufts achieve its strategic objectives.

Our Mission

The Office of Institutional Research serves as a resource for the Tufts University community. We provide accurate and timely information to stakeholders across the university, support informed planning and decision-making at all levels, and fulfill key external reporting requirements. We employ an innovative and resourceful staff with expertise in survey research and data analysis, who can communicate the results of their research clearly and effectively.