University Data & Analytics (UDA) coordinates university-wide surveys to inform and improve institutional policy and practice. A coordinated survey strategy monitors survey fatigue, protects respondents, supports high quality survey methodology, and maximizes the value of results.  

Survey requests submitted to UDA are prioritized based on: 

  • University information needs  
  • Demonstrated utility for policy and practice improvement  
  • Survey burden on oversampled populations 

Survey and sample requests should be submitted to data@montana.edu at least six weeks in advance of planned deployment.

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Undergraduate Stratified Sample

The MSU Student Academic Experience Survey is a biennial survey designed to help us identify strengths and opportunities for improvement in our university’s academic programs and services.

Outcomes depend on students and include areas such as the core curriculum, classroom experiences, academic advising, perceptions of learning, and time to degree completion.

Undergraduate Stratified Sample

The MSU Student Success Survey is a biennial survey designed to help us identify strengths and opportunities for improvement in our student success–focused services and programs.

Outcomes depend on students and include areas such as student support services, well-being and holistic support, transition to college, barriers to completion, career readiness, and institutional satisfaction.

 

New Undergraduate Student Population

BCSSE collects information from incoming first-year students on their prior high-school academic experiences and expected engagement in college, helping institutions align support with early expectations and behaviors. 

1-Year Bachelor's Degree Recipient Alumni Population

Career Destinations Surveyassesses recent graduates’ employment and education outcomes—including job placement, salary ranges, continuing education, and alignment between academic major and career paths.