Consumer Information

Compliance and Regulatory Reports and Disclosures

The Quincy University Office of Institutional Research coordinates regulatory and compliance processes by monitoring requirements, supporting policy and procedure updates, assisting with documentation and audits, and promoting timely, accurate submissions to governing agencies. The office collects, manages, and analyzes data related to students, academic programs, and campus operations, and shares this information with campus leaders, government agencies, and the public as appropriate. Through accurate reporting and thoughtful analysis, the office helps ensure the University meets state and federal requirements, supports effective planning and continuous improvement, and evaluates institutional performance within the higher education landscape.

Professional Licensure Disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education regulations require that Quincy University disclose to students whether a program leading to professional licensure or certification meets the educational requirements in all US states and territories.

• Counselor Licensure
• CPA Licensure
• Teacher Licensure

HEOA Disclosures

The Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA), requires colleges and universities that participate in federal student aid programs to disclose certain information to current and prospective students and to university employees. The following items constitute the disclosure and reporting responsibilities of Institutional Research in collaboration with other campus offices.

Student Outcomes

• Post Graduation Undergraduate Outcomes
• QU Profile on NCES College Navigator
• Retention Rates
• Student Body Demographics

Student Right-to-Know Act

The Student Right-to-Know Act is a U.S. federal law passed in 1990 that requires colleges and universities receiving federal financial aid to make certain key information publicly available to current and prospective students. The following items constitute the disclosure and reporting responsibilities of Institutional Research in collaboration with other campus offices such as Athletics and Campus Safety and Security.

• Campus Safety and Security
• Completion/Graduation Rates 
• Completion/Graduation Rates for Students Receiving Athletically Related Aid (PDF)
• Equity in Athletics Report (PDF)

Additional Student Consumer Information

• The Academic Catalog is Quincy University’s source for information on academic programs, policies, and requirements. Published annually, it provides essential details on admissions, degree programs, courses, financial information, transfer credit, and academic regulations for prospective and current students, faculty, and staff.
• Quincy University is accredited as a four-year university by The Higher Learning Commission.  Visit Accreditation for additional information.
• The Student Handbook, contained within the QU catalog system, is a comprehensive guide to the University’s policies, procedures, resources, and student expectations. It serves as an essential resource to help students understand our policies and navigate the support systems available throughout their time at Quincy University.

Common Data Set

The Com​mon Data Set (CDS) is a set of standard data and definitions created through the collaborative effort of data providers in the higher education community and survey publishers, such as the College Bo​ard, Peterson’s, and U.S. News & World Report. The combined goal of this collaboration is to improve the quality and accuracy of information provided to all involved in a student’s transition into higher education, as well as to reduce the reporting burden on data providers.

Quincy University participates in the Common Data Set (CDS) initiative. The Office of Institutional Research maintains and updates the annual CDS report.  It is a compilation of most frequently requested statistics and other descriptive information concerning students, faculty, instructional programs, and student services at QU.

IPEDS

Institutional Research is responsible for the College’s federal regulatory reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics via the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).  All institutions of higher learning are mandated to submit IPEDS surveys several times per year which include the following content areas:

• student enrollment and FTE
• retention and graduation rates
• institutional finances
• employee counts and salaries
• student costs and financial aid

NCES utilizes the IPEDS surveys’ data sets to populate its College Navigator service.

External Surveys

Each year, Institutional Research engages in a range of external surveys, studies, and data collection initiatives. These efforts both provide prospective students with information—such as admission requirements and academic opportunities—and enable collaboration and benchmarking with other colleges and universities.

• College Board Big Future
• Military Friendly Schools
• NACUBO Tuition Discount Study
• Peterson’s College Search Survey
• U.S. Department of Education College Navigator
• U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges