AI Survey

The student survey on artificial intelligence (AI) was first administered at San Diego State University in Fall 2023, achieving a 21% response rate (n = 7,811). In Fall 2024, the survey was expanded to include faculty and staff (n = 2,004) in addition to students (n = 10,162), resulting in a 26% campus-wide response rate (n = 12,166). In Fall 2025, participation increased substantially, with 16,396 total respondents—14,860 students and 1,536 faculty and staff—representing a 38% campus-wide response rate.

The survey instrument asks students for basic demographic and educational background data, such as age, residency status, college, and years of study in their current program. Five Likert-style sections examine students' perceptions of AI along several dimensions: awareness and understanding of AI; experience and usage of AI; perceptions and attitudes towards AI; skills, education, and training in AI; and future expectations of AI. 

A screenshot of the 2024 SDSU AI Student Survey Dashboard displaying survey results for the question “AI technology is too complex for me to grasp.” The dashboard includes a table summarizing response data and a bar chart visualizing the percentage of responses. Filters for educational status, identity, and background are available below the survey results.
The AI Student Survey Dashboard is an interactive tool that provides access to quantitative (Likert) survey data, including filters for educational status and background.

Furthermore, an optional open-ended section provides students with the opportunity to share qualitative insights regarding the impact of AI on their education, their perception of AI's future role in their lives, and the specific AI tools they use.

This survey instrument provides a detailed summary of students' engagement with AI, offering a valuable resource for understanding their perspectives, knowledge, and expectations on AI in both educational and broader contexts. Survey results can illuminate the strengths and weaknesses of current programs, equity gaps, and areas of emphasis for both educators and administrators.

Who's Using the Survey?

  • Brigham Young University - Idaho
  • California State University - Chico
  • California State University - Fullerton
  • California State University - Northridge
  • Fatima College of Health Sciences (UAE)
  • Fresno State University
  • Grand Valley State University
  • Hamad Bin Khalifa University (Qatar)
  • Humber College (Canada)
  • Ithaca College
  • Jackson State University
  • La Salle University (Mexico)
  • Lindsey Wilson College
  • Logan University
  • Mid-Pacific Institute
  • San Diego Community College District
  • San Francisco State University
  • Tidewater Community College
  • Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (Peru)
  • University of California - San Diego
  • University of California - San Francisco
  • University of Hawaii System
  • University of Houston - Clear Lake
  • University of North Carolina - Charlotte
  • University of North Dakota