The Common Data Set is a standard set of questions and data definitions developed in a collaborative effort among data providers in the higher education community and publishers as represented by the College Board, Peterson's, part of The Thomson Corporation, and U.S. News & World Report for use in leading guidebooks, rankings, and resources. The Common Data Set includes standardized questions about a college's academic offerings, enrollment, admission requirements, expenses, and freshman class profile.
Ithaca College 2008-09 Common Data Set Sections:
Section A General Information
Section B Enrollment and Persistence
Section C First-Time, First-Year (Freshman) Admission
Section D Transfer Admission
Section E Academic Offerings and Policies
Section F Student Life
Section G Annual Expenses
Section H Financial Aid
Section I Instructional Faculty and Class Size
Section J Degrees Conferred
Ithaca College 2008-09 Common Data Set -- All Sections
2008-09 Common Data Set Definitions
Past years' Common Data Sets: