2009-10 COMMON DATA SET

The Common Data Set (CDS)
initiative is a joint effort between
higher education and publishers
to improve the quality and
consistency of data reported by
colleges and universities. The
goal is to develop standard data
items and definitions to be used
in higher education surveys.
The publishers include the
College Board, Peterson’s, and
U.S. News & World Report.
 A.
General Information
B.
Enrollment and Persistence
C.
Freshman Admission
D.
Transfer Admission
E.
Academic Offerings and Policies
F.
Student Life
G.
Annual Expenses
H.
Financial Aid
I.
Instructional Faculty & Class Size
J.
Degrees Conferred
 Common Data Set Definitions