The Common Data Set (CDS) initiative is a collaborative effort among institutional researchers and guidebook publishers, as represented by the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News & World ...

Common Data Set items undergo broad review by the CDS Advisory Board as well as by data providers representing secondary schools and two- and four-year colleges. Latest Common Data Set (2024-25) It is ...

*Please note that the methodology for the Common Data Set has changed from prior years. 2024-25 includes Purdue West Lafayette (PWL), Purdue in Indianapolis (PIN), and Polytechnic Statewide (TSW).

The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaboration between university representatives and publishers of college guidebooks (U.S. News & World Report, College Board, and Peterson's). Universities across the ...

The Common Data Set 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 ...