Compendium of 55 Most Useful KPIs for the Education Sector
These KPIs provide insights into various aspects of the education industry.
1. Accreditation Status and Rankings: The official recognition and position of an educational institution as evaluated by accrediting bodies and rankings.
2. Admissions Selectivity: The level of competitiveness in the admissions process, often measured by acceptance rates and criteria.
3. Alumni Donation Rate: The percentage of alumni who contribute financially to the institution.
4. Attendance Rates: The percentage of enrolled students who attend classes regularly.
5. Average Class Size: The average number of students in a classroom, indicating the level of personalized attention.
6. Average Tuition Fee: The average cost of tuition for students attending the institution.
7. Average Years to Graduation: The average number of years it takes for students to complete their degree programs.
8. Benchmark Test Scores: The scores achieved by students on standardized benchmark tests, providing a measure of academic performance.
9. Campus Safety Statistics: Data on safety incidents and measures on the campus.
10. Counselor to Student Ratio: The ratio of counselors to students, indicating the level of support available for student guidance.
11. Course Completion Rate (Online Education): The percentage of students who successfully complete online courses.
12. Course Enrollment-to-Completion Ratio: The ratio of students enrolling in a course to those successfully completing it.
13. Default Rates on Student Loans: The percentage of students who default on their student loans.
14. Diversity Metrics: Measures of diversity, including demographic data on students, faculty, and staff.
15. Dropout Rate: The percentage of students who discontinue their studies before completing their programs.
16. Endowment Size: The total value of an institution's financial assets, often used to support scholarships and programs.
17. Extracurricular Activities: The variety and engagement levels of activities outside the regular curriculum.
18. Faculty Publication Rate: The frequency at which faculty members publish research or scholarly work.
19. Faculty Qualification and Turnover Rate: The qualifications of faculty members and the rate at which they leave or join the institution.
20. Faculty Research Output: The quantity and quality of research produced by faculty members.
21. Graduation Rate: The percentage of students who successfully complete their degree programs.
22. Industry Partnerships and Internship Opportunities: Collaborative relationships with industries and the availability of internships for students.
23. Instructional Expenditure per Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Student: The amount spent on instruction per full-time equivalent student.
24. Job Placement Rate: The percentage of graduates who secure employment in their field of study.
25. Learner Engagement Metrics (For Online Platforms): Metrics measuring the engagement of learners in online educational platforms.
26. Library Resources: The availability and quality of resources in the library.
27. Lifetime Value of a Student: The total value an institution gains from a student over their entire academic journey.
28. Number of Accredited Programs: The count of programs accredited by relevant accrediting bodies.
29. Number of Courses/Programs Offered: The variety and quantity of academic programs offered by the institution.
30. Online vs. On-campus Enrollment Ratio: The ratio of students enrolled in online courses to those enrolled in on-campus courses.
31. Partnership Agreements: Agreements and collaborations with other institutions or organizations.
32. Pass Rate for Certification Exams: The percentage of students who pass certification exams related to their field of study.
33. Patents Granted: The number of patents awarded for inventions or discoveries made by faculty or students.
34. Percentage of Faculty with Terminal Degree: The percentage of faculty members holding the highest degree in their field.
35. Percentage of Part-Time Students: The proportion of students attending part-time rather than full-time.
36. Percentage of Students Receiving Financial Aid: The percentage of students receiving financial assistance.
37. Post-Graduate Study Rate: The percentage of graduates pursuing further education.
38. Professional Development Opportunities for Faculty: The availability of opportunities for faculty to enhance their professional skills and knowledge.
39. Rate of Disciplinary Incidents: The frequency of disciplinary incidents involving students.
40. Ratio of Domestic to International Students: The proportion of domestic students compared to international students.
41. Research Funding and Grants: The amount of funding and grants received for research activities.
42. Revenue from Continuing Education: The revenue generated from continuing education programs.
43. Revenue from Licensing and Patenting: The income generated from licensing intellectual property and patents.
44. Revenue Per Student: The average amount of revenue generated by each enrolled student.
45. Student Enrollment Numbers: The total number of students enrolled in the institution.
46. Student Housing Availability: The availability and capacity of housing facilities for students.
47. Student Mental Health Services Usage: The utilization rate of mental health services by students.
48. Student Retention Rate: The percentage of students who continue their studies from one academic year to the next.
49. Student Satisfaction Scores: Measures of student satisfaction with their educational experience.
50. Student Support Services: The availability and quality of support services for students.
51. Student-to-Teacher Ratio: The ratio of students to teachers in classrooms or academic settings.
52. Study Abroad Participation Rate: The percentage of students participating in study abroad programs.
53. Transfer Rates: The percentage of students transferring to or from the institution.
54. Use of Learning Analytics: The extent to which learning analytics tools are utilized to enhance education quality.
55. Year on Year Growth in Admissions: The percentage increase or decrease in admissions from one year to the next.
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