The Common Data Set (CDS) initiative is a collaborative effort between publishers and the educational community , developed 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 provides a common format for supplying information to publishers such as the College Board, Peterson's and U.S. News & World Report. The data reported for the CDS are based upon fall semester information and are contained in lettered tabs which are as follows:
CDS-A: General information
CDS-B: Enrollment and persistence
CDS-C: First-Time, first-year freshman admission
CDS-D: Transfer admission
CDS-E: Academic offerings and policies
CDS-F: Student life
CDS-G: Annual expenses
CDS-H: Financial aid
CDS-I: Instructional faculty and class size
CDS-J: Degrees conferred
Common Data Set Reports
2022-2023 Academic Year
2021-2022 Academic Year
2020-2021 Academic Year
2019-2020 Academic Year
2018-2019 Academic Year
2017-2018 Academic Year
2016-2017 Academic Year
