The University of Florida Survey Research Center, also known as UFSRC, is one of the largest and most respected survey programs in the United States that are university-based.  The center conducts mail, telephone, and online surveys using the best practices in the industry. With accreditation from the National Center for Quality Assurance and membership in the Association of Academic Survey Research Organizations, the UFSRC has earned and consistently holds a reputation for conducting high-quality research. The center has earned nearly $11 million in revenue over the past decade, which attests to the quality of our work. 

The importance of the research that BEBR’s Survey Research Center provides is in our ability to gather high-quality data that can inform policy decisions, identify trends, and provide insights into human behavior. The center’s reputation, accreditation, and experience ensure that our research and rigorous methods produce reliable and valid data. With extensive experience in survey research, the UFSRC team offers comprehensive services, including survey design, data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting.

By utilizing cutting-edge technology and innovative research methodologies, the Survey Center delivers high-quality data and actionable insights that help clients make informed decisions.

The CATI survey lab is among the largest university-based survey units in the country. The state-of-the-art voice-over-Internet protocol (VOIP) telephone system records 100% of the phone calls for quality control purposes. At any point in time, 20 – 30% of the interviewer staff are fluent in both Spanish and English, as are some supervisors. The UFSRC is one of the largest employers of students at the University of Florida, although over half of the interviewing staff is non-student.

The tables provided below offer a quick reference of various studies and highlight the diversity of funding sources and research topics.