Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) was developed in a collaborative effort between publishers and the educational community in order to improve the quality and accuracy of information provided to publishers and to reduce the reporting burden on institutions. Thus, the CDS is a collection of standard data items and definitions that are utilized by the higher education community and by publishers.Common Data Set 2012-13:
All sections of 
2012-13 common data set in Excel
OR each section in pdf:
- 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(available late spring) *
- Section H: Financial Aid *
- Section I: Instructional Faculty and Class Size *
- Section J: Degrees Conferred *
Common Data Set 2011-12 ( excel, 
pdf)
