Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (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.
The CDS is organized into the following sections:
- A. General Information
- B. Enrollment and Persistence (including retention and graduation rates)
- C. First-Time, First-Year (Freshman) Admission
- D. Transfer Admission
- E. Academic Offerings and Policies
- F. Student Life
- G. Annual Expenses (i.e., tuition and fees)
- H. Financial Aid
- I. Instructional Faculty and Class Size
- J. Degrees Conferred
Available Years:
- CDS 2023-24
- CDS 2022-23
- 2020-21 and 2021-22 are available upon request
- CDS 2019-20
- CDS 2018-19
- CDS 2017-18
- CDS 2016-17
- CDS 2015-16
- CDS 2014-15
- CDS 2013-14
- CDS 2012-13
- CDS 2011-12