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:

• 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