The reports listed below have contents spanning several different data areas. These include the Facts at a Glance, the Factbook, and the Common Data Set (CDS) for current and prior years.
Facts at a Glance provides basic information about OU-Norman Campus students, faculty, and staff. Updated each Fall, it is designed to answer the most frequently asked questions in a convenient, one-page format.
Profiles of the University of Oklahoma – commonly referred to as the OU Factbook – provided a comprehensive overview of university activities, including organizational charts, student and employee headcounts, information about student outcomes, and financial data. IRR is working to move the content previously found in the Factbook to our SoonerFacts Interactive Reports. SoonerFacts are launched in PowerBI and accessible to those with active OU credentials. In a few cases, reports may be restricted to certain populations of users due to the sensitivity of the data.
For those without active OU credentials, please contact us at irr@ou.edu with the specifics of your request. As IRR receives requests, content will be added to our publicly available report sections based on subject area.
If you have questions, please contact us at irr@ou.edu. If you are looking for specific information, please include a reference to the section number or page it was located on in previous Factbooks.
For years not listed, please contact our office.
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a set of clearly-defined data items developed through collaboration of publishers and higher education. These items are used to share standard information about institutions, with emphasis on undergraduate education. Information covers data on admissions, enrollment, retention, classes, activities, policies, and costs. Components will be posted as they are completed, with the final combined report posted after the June OU Board of Regents meeting.
For more information about CDS terms, check out the Common Data Set Definitions (pdf).
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is a system of interrelated surveys submitted annually to the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). IPEDS gathers data from every college, university, and technical and vocational institution participating in federal student financial aid programs. If a higher education institution is eligible for and/or receives Title IV funding, they are required to report institutional data to the federal government via IPEDS.
The IPEDS data collections occur in fall, winter, and spring. Beginning with the 2025-26 IPEDS survey, each survey component will be posted as it is completed. For information on prior year submissions, please email IRR, visit the IPEDS College Navigator, or explore the IPEDS Data Center.
For any questions concerning our reports, or if you would like to request information from IRR, please use our general contact email: irr@ou.edu.
