The surveys highlighted here provide insight into students’ experiences and opinions related to their social and academic engagement. Summaries of survey response data are linked below in various formats. Visit the Surveys page to learn more about the surveys that the Office of Institutional Data administers. A timeline for these large-scale student surveys is available in the Survey Schedule.
Campus Climate Survey
Lehigh participates in the HEDS Diversity and Equity Campus Climate Survey to assess the state of Lehigh's climate in the service of fostering an inclusive campus community that is free from harassment and discrimination. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to share their perspectives in this survey. Comparison reports provided by HEDS are available here (Lehigh login credentials required). Longitudinal summaries of key Climate indicators are available with various demographic breakdowns in the Campus Climate Survey Dashboard.
NSSE/FSSE
Lehigh participates in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE) to assess first-year and senior students' participation in programs and activities that foster learning and personal development, providing a picture of how undergraduates spend their time and what they gain from attending college. Summary reports provided by NSSE/FSSE are available here (Lehigh login credentials required). Longitudinal summaries of key student engagement indicators are available in the NSSE Student Engagement Dashboard.
First-Year Survey
The Lehigh First-Year Survey assesses factors that may affect incoming first-year students' success at Lehigh and likelihood of graduating. Summaries of responses to this survey since 2016 are available in the First-Year Survey Dashboard.
Senior Survey
The Lehigh Senior Survey assesses graduating seniors' experiences at Lehigh. Summaries of responses to this survey since 2016 are available in the Senior Survey Dashboard.
Graduate Student Experience Survey
The Lehigh Graduate Student Experience Survey assesses graduate students' experiences at Lehigh. The survey is being administered for the first time in Spring 2023. Summaries of responses are available in the Graduate Student Experience Survey Dashboard.
Graduate Next Destination Survey
The Lehigh Graduate Next Destination Survey collects information about graduate students' plans after earning their master's or doctoral degree. This information is used to advance graduate education at Lehigh. Visit the Graduate Next Destination Project to learn more.