Institutional Research and Strategic Analytics (IRSA)

Welcome to the Office of Institutional Research and Strategic Analytics at California State University, Chico. We believe that data is only as valuable as the decisions it enables.

Chico State At A Glance

Fact Book

For a comprehensive overview of our institution, please visit the IRSA Fact Book. It's a resource of informative and interactive dashboards that display various aspects of our students, faculty, and programs. You can access data on topics such as applications, retention, persistence, graduation, degrees conferred, course grades, and diversity measures. It's a useful way to gain insights into our diverse and dynamic community.

Chico State Cognos Analytics

Chico State Cognos (Log-In(opens in new window) / How To's(opens in new window)) is an internal campus reporting tool that allows users to drill-down and display data at both the aggregate and detail levels. Data is:

• Mostly operational and standardized to follow definitions used for periodic census reporting to the Chancellor's Office. 
• Refreshed multiple times per day to allow for more real-time data-informed decision-making.
• Requires a campus user account and IP address.  VPN connection(opens in new window) required if off-campus.