In 1997, the Common Data Set (CDS) was created in response to increasing requests for data. The CDS is a means for colleges and universities to collect comparable data using a standardized definitions for questions of interest to higher education data providers and publishers. Goals of the CDS include improving the accuracy and comparability of information reported about higher education and reducing the reporting burden on data providers.
The CDS displays information on college or university enrollment, admissions, transfer students, academic offerings, student life, annual expenses, financial aid, faculty data, and degrees conferred.
For more information on the CDS, visit http://www.commondataset.org.
This PDF format document has been developed through the cooperation of colleges and universities with major publications, such as
U.S. News and World Reports and Peterson's College Guides for a consistent presentation of data to public sources. |
