Office of Institutional Research and Assessment

In 2002, metrics were identified to assess the University’s performance in key areas in relation to its public peers. These measures of excellence serve as indicators of Carolina’s accomplishments and quality in the following broad areas:

• undergraduate education
• graduate and professional education
• faculty, staff, public service and engagement
• internationalization
• finance and facilities
• athletics

Read more about Peer Comparisons at Carolina:

• Reference Groups – Groups used for benchmarks
• Measures of Excellence – Specific metrics chosen to track progress in broad areas; tables showing recent comparisons
• National Rankings – Summaries and links documenting Carolina’s rankings