The Common Data Set (CDS) is an effort put forth by data providers in the higher education field working with members from various reporting agencies (the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News & World Report) to develop a standard set of data items and definitions in order to improve the quality and accuracy of data reporting. The CDS serves as a set of standards and definitions for the OIR to report its data to external agencies.
The annual common data set is published in December.
Common Data Set - 2025-2026
Common Data Set - 2024–2025 PDF
Common Data Set - 2023-2024 PDF
Common Data Set - 2022-2023 PDF
Common Data Set - 2021 PDF
Common Data Set - 2020 PDF
Common Data Set - 2019 PDF
Common Data Set - 2018 PDF
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