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. The combined 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. For more information go to the Common Data Set website.

2025-2026

• Common Data Set (CDS) 2025-26

Prior Year Common Data Sets

If you would like to request prior year Common Data Sets, please contact the Office of Institutional Research at iroffice@dsu.edu.