PULSE Survey
The Perceptions of Undergraduate Life and Student Experience (PULSE) Survey asks all traditional undergraduates about aspects of their experience at WashU, including academics, advising, majors, and student affairs.
Population surveyed: Undergraduate students.
When conducted: Spring of odd-numbered years.
Survey instruments:
- PULSE Survey Instrument, 2025
- PULSE Survey Instrument, 2023
- PULSE Survey Instrument, 2021
- PULSE Survey Instrument, 2019
- PULSE Survey Instrument, 2017
- PULSE Survey Instrument, 2015
- PULSE Survey Instrument, 2013
Senior Survey
The Senior Survey, administered to graduating seniors, invites students to reflect on their time at WashU, to evaluate their undergraduate experience, and to report on their plans for the future.
Population surveyed: Graduating seniors.
When conducted: Spring of even-numbered years.
Survey instruments:
- Senior Survey Instrument, 2024
- Senior Survey Instrument, 2022
- In 2020, we chose to cancel the Senior Survey, to avoid overburdening WashU seniors during the hectic and confusing emerging COVID-19 pandemic.
- Senior Survey Instrument, 2018
- Senior Survey Instrument, 2016
- Senior Survey Instrument, 2014
- Senior Survey Instrument, 2012
Surveys of New Students
The Survey of New Students is administered to new, undergraduate students at WashU. It invites first time incoming students with an opportunity to share information on their high school experiences, their process for choosing a college and preparing for college.
Population surveyed: First time undergraduate students.
When conducted: 2018, 2022 and 2024.
Survey instruments:
- Survey of New Students Instrument, 2024
- Survey of New Students Instrument, 2022
- Survey of New Students Instrument, 2018
For more information: contact institutionalresearch@wustl.edu or Lisa Wiland, Director of Institutional Research & Analysis, lisa.wiland@wustl.edu