Common Data Sets (CDS)
The Common Data Set (CDS) initiative is a collaborative effort among data providers in the higher education community and publishers as represented by the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News & World Report. Data items and definitions used by the U.S. Department of Education in its higher education surveys often serve as a guide in the continued development of the CDS.
Current Common Data Set:
2023-2024 (PDF)
Historical Common Data Sets:
2021-2022 (PDF)
2020-2021 (PDF)
2019-2020 (PDF)
2018-2019 (PDF)
2017-2018 (PDF)
2016-2017 (PDF)
2015-2016 (PDF)
For publications prior to 2005-2006, please contact Institutional Research and Planning.