AI-driven Survey Software for Institutional Research & Institutional Effectiveness

Create AI-powered surveys & assessments to understand your institution's goals for students, faculty & advisors.

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Trusted by leading brands for secure, privacy-first surveys

  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • University of South Carolina
  • Southwestern Michigan College
  • Columbia University
  • University of Technology Sydney
  • The University of Kansas
  • SWPS University
  • UKM University Malaysia
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • University of South Carolina
  • Southwestern Michigan College
  • Columbia University
  • University of Technology Sydney
  • The University of Kansas
  • SWPS University
  • UKM University Malaysia

Why use BlockSurvey's AI for Institutional Research?

  • Save Time

    Say goodbye to manual survey data analysis and let the AI do the heavy lifting, providing you with quick insights.

  • Reduce Costs

    Ditch the hefty bills on data analysis! With our AI-powered insights, you'll have the clarity you need to make informed decisions without draining your budget.

  • Unlock Hidden Insights

    You're sitting on a goldmine of insights. Our AI-powered analysis helps you tap into your survey data, uncovering hidden patterns and trends that drive smarter decisions and advance institutional effectiveness.

How it works

  • Use our AI assistant to gather valuable insights faster

    Leverage BlockSurvey's trained AI assistant to create and analyze surveys in seconds for 1/10th cost of traditional survey tools. Our platform provides key summaries and transforms qualitative responses into quantifiable data for a deeper understanding. With tools like Likert Scales, Matrix Rating, NPS, CSAT, CES, Open Ended Text, and AI Follow Up, BlockSurvey is designed to meet the comprehensive needs of institutional researchers, helping you make swift and informed decisions.
    Use our AI assistant to gather valuable insights faster
  • Chat with BlockSurvey’s AI Survey Assistant to get answers you need fast

    Are you stuck on an analysis or need further clarification? Our built-in AI Survey Assistant is here to assist you every step of the way. Whether you need help understanding complex survey data, generating insights, or simply answering a specific question, our AI-powered assistant is available 24/7. It responds instantly to your queries, providing you with accurate, real-time feedback to make your survey analysis faster and more efficient. Say goodbye to long waiting times and get the answers you need, right when you need them.
    Chat with BlockSurvey’s AI Survey Assistant to get answers you need fast
  • Improve survey completion rates

    Boost your response rates with BlockSurvey's modern UI/UX that minimizes survey fatigue. Our platform is expertly designed to offer interactive, concise, and relevant questions tailored to your audience. Choose from three distinct views - 'One Question at a Time', 'Classic', and 'Conversational' - to match your survey style with the preferences of your respondents. This flexibility ensures a more engaging and user-friendly experience, leading to higher completion rates and quality data collection.
    Improve survey completion rates
  • White label our platform & present as your own

    Elevate your institution's presence by white labeling BlockSurvey's platform. Customize the look and feel to seamlessly integrate with your institution's branding, offering your students, faculty & staff a professional and cohesive experience. With our white label solution, you can offer a state-of-the-art survey platform under your own institution name and white labeled URL using your custom domain.
    White label our platform & present as your own
  • Integrate with 100+ Apps Seamlessly

    Makes institutional research even easier by connecting your surveys to over 500+ apps, including Power Automate, N8N, Zapier, Make, Power BI, Tableau. Send responses directly to your favorite tools and simplify your analysis and reporting workflows.
    Integrate with 100+ Apps Seamlessly
  • Effortless Migration with 6 Months White-glove Support

    Worried about switching platforms? Whether you Migrate from Qualtrics or Migrate from SurveyMonkey, BlockSurvey makes it effortless. We ensure a seamless transition by importing your complete surveys including logic, design, responses, and audience lists so your structure and data remain perfectly intact. To make it even easier, you'll receive 6 months of free end-to-end white-glove support from our team. This allows you to migrate quickly and focus entirely on your research.
    Effortless Migration with 6 Months White-glove Support

Institutional Research Survey Calendar

SurveyAcademic termMonths
Faculty Satisfaction SurveyWinterFeb
Facilities Satisfaction SurveyWinterFeb
Library Satisfaction SurveyWinterFeb
Sexual Misconduct SurveyWinterFeb
Enrolled Student SurveySpringMar
Student Engagement SurveySpringMar
Athletic Interest SurveySpringMar
Course Evaluation SurveySpringApr
Faculty Survey of Student EngagementSpringApr
Graduation Exit SurveySpringMay
Graduating Student SurveySpringMay
Teaching Effectiveness SurveySpringMay
Career Readiness SurveySummerJun
Graduate Alumni SurveySummerJun
Campus Climate Survey for StudentsFallOct
Student Success SurveyFallOct
Transportation SurveyFallOct
Campus Safety SurveyFallOct
Campus Quality of Life SurveyFallOct
Alumni Outcomes SurveyWinterDec

What 15 IR professionals told us when no one was listening.

Not a vendor perspective. Not a best-practice checklist. Real conversations about real workflows — what's exhausting, what's broken, and what they wish existed.

We are speaking with IR professionals to understand how data collection really works in higher ed today — the tools, the process, and the gaps. It's a quick 5-minute survey, you will receive a $10 gift card as a thank-you.

  • $10 Gift Card
  • 5 minutes
  • No sign-up required
  • Anonymous

Help us build the future of Institutional surveys

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  • FERPA compliant

Frequently asked questions

BlockSurvey offers a cost-effective alternative to Qualtrics & SurveyMonkey.With AI powered surveys, and so on BlockSurvey differentiates itself with enhanced data privacy through blockchain technology, ensuring institutions retain full control over their data.

Join the top leading institutions across the globe

Using BlockSurvey to protect their respondents privacy, boost completion rates, get actionable insights to make an impact and excel in their institutional research & effectiveness.

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  • Create 3 forms or surveys
  • Get 10 responses

Free Templates for Institutional Research

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  • Student Enrollment Survey

    The Student Enrollment Survey template gathers critical insights about applicants' decision-making processes, barriers to enrollment, and satisfaction with admissions procedures. This tool evaluates factors influencing college choice such as financial aid packages, academic program offerings, campus visits, and communication effectiveness. The survey also explores demographic trends and alternative options considered by prospective students.

  • Data Request Form for IR Teams

    The Data Request Form for Institutional Research teams is a standardized intake template designed to streamline how institutional data requests are submitted, reviewed, and fulfilled. It captures essential details including requester information, project purpose, population scope, compliance needs, and delivery timelines. This template reduces back-and-forth communication, improves prioritization, and ensures requests align with institutional governance, privacy standards, and strategic reporting requirements.

  • Academic Library Survey

    The Academic Library Survey template evaluates user satisfaction, resource utilization, and service effectiveness to optimize library operations. The survey identifies gaps in materials, hours, or facilities while highlighting strengths to maintain. It also explores emerging needs like remote access, specialized databases. Data informs collection development, service enhancements, and space redesigns to better support learning and research.

  • Campus Climate Survey

    The Campus Climate Survey template is designed to assess students', faculty's, and staff's perceptions of inclusion, safety, and belonging within the institution. This comprehensive tool evaluates experiences with discrimination, harassment, accessibility, and institutional support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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