Updated

6/24/09

 

COMMON DATA SET (CDS)
CDS is a survey conducted by participating publishers. The survey consists of items that institutional researchers at colleges and universities have indicated needed standardization. Publishers participating in the CDS initiative include: The College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News & World Report.

Fall, 2008 Common Data Set Directory

Section A: General Information
Section B: Enrollment and Persistence
Section C: First Time, First Year (Freshman) Admission
Section D: Transfer Admission
Section E: Academic Offerings and Policies
Section F: Student Life
Section G: Annual Expenses
Section H: Financial Aid
Section I: Instructional Faculty and Class Size
Section J: Degrees Conferred

 

Fall, 2007 Common Data Set Directory

Section A: General Information
Section B: Enrollment and Persistence
Section C: First Time, First Year (Freshman) Admission
Section D: Transfer Admission
Section E: Academic Offerings and Policies
Section F: Student Life
Section G: Annual Expenses
Section H: Financial Aid
Section I: Instructional Faculty and Class Size
Section J: Degrees Conferred