The Common Data Set is a collaboration among national publishers, college and university officials, and professional association members to standardize data definitions and survey questions.

• A. General Information
• B. Enrollment Persistence
• C. First-time, First-year (Freshman) Admissions
• D. Transfer Admissions
• E. Academic Offerings and Policies
• F. Student Life
• G. Annual Expenses
• H. Financial Aid
• I. Instructional Faculty and Class Size
• J. Degrees Conferred
• K. Definitions