通用数据集
的 通用数据集 (CDS) is a collaborative effort among data providers in the higher education community and publishers as represented by the College Board, 彼得森的, 和你.S. 太阳2平台 & 世界报道. 的 goal of this collaboration is to improve the quality and accuracy of information provided to all involved in a student’s transition into higher education, as well as to reduce the reporting burden on data providers.
的 following data are covered in separate sections in the CDS: Campus Information; Enrollment, Graduation and Retention; Application And Admission, 转移招生, Academic Offerings; 学生生活; Annual Expenses; Financial Aid, Instructional Faculty; and Degrees Conferred.
Those who report data for their colleges are urged to abide by the definitions and the cohorts specified when answering CDS items. 的y are also urged to use the answers to CDS items when responding to the numerous survey requests they receive, by distributing photocopies of their answers, posting them on their websites, or by other effective means.