IRP News

The Office of Institutional Research & Planning (IRP) proudly represented Georgia Tech at the 65th annual AIR Forum, held May 19–23, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. As the premier global gathering for higher education professionals in institutional research, this year’s conference brought together thought leaders from across the country to explore the future of data-informed decision-making.

Jason Wang and Samantha James from Georgia Tech’s Office of Institutional Research and Planning (IRP) recently participated in the Spring 2025 Regents Administrative Committee on Institutional Research and Planning (RAC-IRP) Meeting, held in person at Middle Georgia State University on April 21–22. The event brought together institutional research professionals from across the University System of Georgia (USG) for two days of dynamic discussions, strategic updates, and cross-campus collaboration.

The Association of American Universities Data Exchange (AAUDE) recently convened its annual meeting, hosted by the University of California, Irvine from April 27-30, 2025, in Newport Beach, CA. Jason Wang serves on the AAUDE Strategic Planning Committee and also serves as Georgia Institute of Technology’s Primary Representative. Samantha James serves as Georgia Tech’s Secondary Representative.

The Association of American Universities Data Exchange (AAUDE) recently convened its annual meeting, hosted by Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania from May 5 to 8 in Princeton, New Jersey. Georgia Tech Institutional Research and Planning co-facilitated a thought-provoking session titled: “Forget ‘SciCommers’ (Science Communicators). What about ‘DataCommers’ (Data Communicators)? What does Data Communications look like around AAUDE?”

The Office of Institutional Research & Planning (IRP) posted a new infographic, Georgia Tech 2023 Quick Facts. This infographic provides a high-level view of admissions, enrollment, and degrees awarded. For detailed breakouts of these numbers see the 2023 Georgia Tech Fact Book.

IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) is a comprehensive survey system conducted annually by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). It collects data from colleges, universities, and technical institutions participating in federal student financial aid programs. Researchers, policymakers, and education stakeholders rely on IPEDS data to understand the landscape of higher education and identify patterns and changes over time.

The 2023 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Data Feedback Report is available on the Institutional Research & Planning (IRP) website. IPEDS is a set of surveys that collects data from all postsecondary institutions which are eligible to receive Title IV funding across the United States and other U.S. jurisdictions. These data are used by states and the federal government for policy analysis and development and by institutions for benchmarking and peer analysis.

Georgia Tech’s 2023 Fact Book is now available on the Institutional Research & Planning (IRP) website. This Fact Book provides information about the Institute, including faculty, student admissions and enrollment, and more for Academic and Fiscal Year 2023-2024. You’ll also find information about tuition, financial aid, and housing, as well as Institute research and finances.

Institutional Research & Planning (IRP) resumed publication of the Biennial Report which had been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2024 Edition introduces IRP staff, their interests, areas of expertise, and accomplishments. You’ll also find information on how IRP uses Institute data for external reporting, including federal and state compliance reporting, and helping units with support for business processes and strategic planning.

IRP presented a session on Where Does Georgia Tech Data Go? This informative discussion touched on the types of data generated by Georgia Tech and how it flows across campus for internal use and outward for use by external parties such as: