The Common Data Set external website (CDS) initiative is a collaborative effort among data providers in the higher education
community and publishers as represented by the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S.
News & World Report.
The combined goal of this collaboration is to improve the quality and accuracy of
information provided to all involved in a student's transition into higher education,
as well as to reduce the reporting burden on data providers.
Available Common Data Sets
Contents
- General Information
- Enrollment Persistence
- First-Time, First-Year (Freshmen) Admissions
- Transfer Admission
- Academic Offerings and Policies
- Student Life
- Annual Expenses
- Financial Aid
- Instructional Faculty and Class Size
- Degrees Conferred
- Definitions