DataOnDemand
World-Class Data at Your Fingertips
DataOnDemand (DOD) is an annual subscription service that uses the data collected in CUPA-HR’s annual surveys to provide critical data to higher ed HR professionals and other campus leaders. It’s an essential tool for making informed decisions about faculty and staff compensation, benefits, flexible work, department size, staffing ratios, and more.
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DataOnDemand Reports
DataOnDemand (DOD) reports let you:
- Benchmark against custom comparison groups you choose based either on institution characteristics (e.g., size, location, classification) or your own pre-determined list.
- Compare your own institution’s data side-by-side with your comparison group data when you participate in CUPA-HR’s annual surveys.
- Generate reports covering a wide range of topics, depending on the DOD subscription you purchase. See Using DataOnDemand to explore reports in more detail.
Sample DOD Reports
All DOD reports provide output via HTML/Webpage or PDF, and many reports can be downloaded in CSV/Excel format. Here are a few sample reports:
- Benchmark one position with a Single Position Report (PDF)
- Benchmark department size and structure with a Department Size Report (PDF)
- Benchmark multiple faculty disciplines at once with a Multi-Discipline Report (PDF)
- Benchmark multiple positions at once with a Multi-Position Report (CSV)
- Benchmark Total Compensation for executives with a Total Compensation Single Position Report (PDF)
- Benchmark paid time off with a Paid Time Off Report (PDF)
DataOnDemand Subscription Information
DOD subscriptions run from mid-February to mid-February, regardless of when the subscription is purchased.
During the subscription year, you can generate an unlimited number of reports. Pricing for DOD subscriptions is based on whether your institution participated in the surveys and whether your institution is a member of CUPA-HR. The Data Use Agreement outlines data confidentiality practices and how data can and cannot be used.
DOD subscriptions can be purchased for each of our annual surveys. Learn how to access your DOD subscriptions.
DOD Calendar
| 2025 DOD Subscriptions Expire | 2026 DOD Pre-Orders Begin | 2026 DOD Subscriptions Open | 2026 DOD Subscriptions Expire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 9, 2026 | Dec. 2025 | Afternoon of February 12, 2026 | Feb. 7, 2027 |
Who Can Purchase DOD Subscriptions
Only higher ed institutions can purchase DOD subscriptions. Access to purchased subscriptions is usually managed by a designee in your institution’s HR office. If you are in a position outside of HR and wish to access CUPA-HR data, contact your HR department first to see what data they can provide.
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