Institutional Research

Institutional Research
Official Source of Aggregate Institutional Data
Our services to the university are the following:
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- Serving as a repository for and attempting to maintain the integrity of data related to the various components of the University;
- Developing and publishing institutional studies in such areas as student enrollment, retention, and performance; program evaluations; and students and faculty;
- Responding to state and federal reporting requirements;
- Responding to external surveys/questionnaires with information contained in an accurate, annual Common Data Set;
- Maintaining a web site that shares information reported to various agencies, including the annual fact book;
- Developing and maintaining a data warehouse that provides accurate and accessible historical data;
- Processing student evaluations of instructional faculty and summarizing the results in a timely and accurate manner for faculty, department heads, deans and the Vice President for Academic Affairs;
- Providing ad hoc reporting support to internal and external constituents in a timely and accurate manner;
Supporting Performance Funding, Institutional Effectiveness, and Self Study and other accreditation initiatives.
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Aggregate Institutional DataBy the numbers
5,364
Enrollment – Fall 2025
79%
Persistence – Fall 2024 to Spring 2025
1,208
Degrees Awarded – 2024/2025
2,846
Tennessee Residents – Fall 2025
Please navigate our site for the information you need.
Official Institutional Data presented in various report formats can be found within our university Common Data Set, Quick Facts, Fact Book, or Dashboard. Please visit these resources prior to submitting a request to see if you can easily find the data you need within our published resources.
If you need more detailed information than the data included within the Common Data Set, Quick Facts, Fact Book, or Dashboard resources, please submit a data request via the form included within the link below.
Please be aware, requests for data solely for the purpose of research and/or dissertation research studies, must have an approved IRB form included when you submit your data request. You can begin the IRB process by visiting the Institutional Review Board website at https://www.tnstate.edu/irb/.
Institutional Research Manual
An Institutional Research (IR) Manual serves as a comprehensive guide to the processes, methodologies, and standards for gathering, analyzing, and utilizing data within an institution. It is a critical resource for institutional researchers, administrators, and decision-makers, providing structured protocols for conducting research and ensuring that data collection and analysis align with the institution’s strategic goals. The manual typically includes guidelines on data collection methods, data report, data definitions, process for census data reporting etc. Overall, the IR Manual supports informed decision-making and continuous improvement by promoting data-driven insights and fostering a culture of evidence-based planning.
Contact Us
OFFICE HOURS
Mon – Fri
8:00a to 4:30p CT
CAMPUS LOCATION
Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Research
Tennessee State University
3500 John A Merritt Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209
STAFF
Director of Institutional Research
Ann Marie Calderon
acalder1@tnstate.edu
Technical Analyst
Nafiz Jyoti
njyoti@tnstate.edu
Data Analyst
Rodney Grayson
rgrayson@tnstate.edu