Common Data Sets

Common Data Sets

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 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.

This goal is attained by the development of clear, standard data items and definitions in order to determine a specific cohort relevant to each item. Data items and definitions used by the U.S. Department of Education in its higher education surveys often serve as a guide in the continued development of the CDS. Common Data Set items undergo broad review by the CDS Advisory Board as well as bydata providers representing secondary schools and two- and four-year colleges. Feedback from those who utilize the CDS also is considered throughout the annual review process.

The CDS provides the following general information about LU:

  • enrollment
  • admissions
  • persistence and graduation rate statistics
  • admissions and transfer policies
  • a profile of the latest freshman class
  • summaries of academic and student life offerings
  • information regarding typical student expenses
  • financial aid awarded
  • data regarding instructional faculty and class size
  • a summary of degrees conferred

2023-2024 Common Data Set

2022-2023 Common Data Set

2020-2021 Common Data Set

2019-2020 Common Data Set

2018-2019 Common Data Set

2017-2018 Common Data Set

2016-2017 Common Data Set

2015-2016 Common Data Set

2014-2015 Common Data Set

2013-2014 Common Data Set

2012-2013 Common Data Set

2011-2012 Common Data Set

2010-2011 Common Data Set

2009-2010 Common Data Set