Common Data Set
Explore the 2020-21 CDS
The Common Data Set (CDS) provides our answers to many frequently asked questions. One goal of the CDS is to improve the comparability of data reported across institutions; this standardized questionnaire was developed through collaboration among colleges and universities, representatives of higher education organizations, the National Center for Education Statistics, and others.
- Section A: General Information
- Section B: Enrollment & Persistence
- Section C: First-Time, First-Year Admission
- Section D: Transfer Admission
- Section E: Academic Offerings & Policies
- Section F: Student Life
- Section G: Annual Expenses
- Section H: Financial Aid
- Section I: Instructional Faculty & Class Size
- Section J: Degrees Conferred
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