College Experience Survey

The COLLEGE EXPERIENCE SURVEY (CES) is an annual survey of students in various colleges and universities across the Philippines that aims to understand the college experience from the viewpoint of the students themselves. Developed and implemented by the FPPC in cooperation with partner universities and colleges, the survey hopes to provide relevant information and insights to school administrators, faculty, and other stakeholders about the experiences, issues, and conditions of students as they navigate their way through college life.

Our primary goal

The CES endeavors to identify external drivers of change in student behavior, determine which components of the college experience have made a heavy impact on student perception and involvement, and provide information for institutions in assessing their perceptions and needs.

The main objective is to track the impact of a college education on the way students think and behave, to aid schools in making the appropriate and relevant adjustments to their respective curricula, services, and policies.

Be a CES partner school

Take part in our objective of strengthening data-driven and evidence-based decisions, programs, and policies for our higher education institutions! Be part of our growing number of partner schools!

Contact FPPC Program Manager Arjay Mercado at amercado@feu.edu.ph or email fppc@feu.edu.ph.

How to support CES

The CES presents a valuable and unique opportunity for corporate sponsors to engage with the next generation of leaders!

Through partnerships with the CES, sponsors can include customized rider questions in the survey, which can generate insights that align with their organizational priorities. In addition, sponsors may support CES events, contributing to important conversations on student life, policy, and education.

For sponsorship inquiries or more information, please contact FPPC Program Manager Arjay Mercado via email at amercado@feu.edu.ph.

Implementation Process

The FPPC will request for student enrollment lists from the school containing relevant information that would assist in determining the survey sample, guided by laws and guidelines on data privacy.

From these lists that cover first to fourth year students, we will generate a random sample of respondents who will be surveyed by the partner school.

The FPPC will provide unique survey links for every year level in the partner schools.

Once the survey links are received, the schools may commence with the survey proper. Only the students from the random sample list shall be surveyed.

The FPPC will periodically communicate with partner schools to inform them about the status of responses.

After the survey period, the data is extracted from the server in a raw file. Data from all partner schools are compiled, prepared and managed for analysis.

The FPPC will generate and send aggregate and individual reports to partner schools.

CES

OBJECTIVES

Track the impact of college education on how students think, behave, and grow over time.

Equip institutions with data to shape responsive curricula, services, and support systems aligned with student needs and aspirations.

Assess whether institutions are meeting student expectations in academic outcomes and overall college experience.

Collaborate with partner schools to support program and policy improvement through actionable data for administrators, faculty, and policymakers.

Highlight and identify key internal and external influences shaping student satisfaction, engagement, and development.

Have you been selected as a student respondent in the CES?

Why is your participation essential? Here are 3 reasons!

Contribute to positive change!

The data collected through the CES helps identify pressing issues in tertiary education, such as mental health challenges, financial burdens, or academic support gaps. By participating, you can play an active role in influencing improvements in your schools and universities, which ultimately enhances the quality of education for yourselves and for future students.

Empower informed decision-making!

The survey results provide valuable insights to students, families, and educational institutions, which fosters a deeper understanding of the realities of college life. By contributing your perspectives, you can help ensure that the findings reflect diverse experiences, leading to more targeted and effective solutions to challenges.

Strengthen student voices!

Participating in the CES allows you to share your genuine experiences, needs, and concerns, ensuring that your voices are heard by policymakers, educators, and stakeholders. By doing so, you can help in shaping educational policies and practices that directly impact your college experience.