NSSE Shorts
What Does it Cost?
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NSSE Shorts registration for Fall 2026 and Winter/Spring 2027 is now open.
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The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) now offers NSSE Shorts, a customizable survey option available during the Fall, Winter, and Spring for your undergraduate students.
This version of NSSE allows institutions to select specific item sets from the Topical Modules and core survey, focusing on essential topics such as academic advising, career preparation, mental health, and perceived learning gains. An optional demographic set is also available.
By tailoring NSSE Shorts to their needs, institutions can gather targeted insights that help enhance student experiences and drive success.
Why choose NSSE Shorts?
Affordable pricing: Based on enrollment size, ranging from $700 to $2,650, with minimal setup requirements
Student-friendly: Short, simple, and easy to complete
Schools can target student groups with unique surveys
Flexible data options: Choose anonymous or student-specific responses
Comparative insights: Compare data within your campus or across multiple campuses.
Real-time actionability: Data and reports are available as soon as they're collected.
Want to learn more? Watch our short videos for more in-depth discussion.
Introduction to NSSE Shorts (video) Using NSSE & NSSE Shorts (video)