Common Data Set
The Common Data Set Initiative is a collaborative effort among higher education data providers and publishers, including the College Board, Peterson’s, and US News & World Report. The purpose of the collaboration is to improve the quality and accuracy of information provided to all involved in a student’s transition into higher education and to reduce the reporting burden on data providers. Definitions are maintained by the Common Data Set initiative.
Common Data Set Sections:
A. General Information
Information that classifies Rochester Institute of Technology and basic contact information for the institute and admissions offices
B. Enrollment and Persistence
Enrollment data by gender, student classification, race/ethnicity, degrees awarded and graduation rate information
C. First‐Time, First‐Year (Freshman) Admission
Admission data for the previous admission cohort, admission requirements for freshmen applicants and the admission decision process
D. Transfer Admission
Transfer student admission and transfer credit policies
E. Academic Offerings and Policies
Information on specialized study programs and course work required for graduation
F. Student Life
Student characteristics, student organizations, ROTC and housing
G. Annual Expenses
Undergraduate cost of attendance, estimated expenses for a typical student and per-credit-hour tuition charges
H. Financial Aid
Aid awarded to enrolled undergraduates by type and need, average need met, aid package size and type, student indebtedness, international aid information and financial aid form requirements
I. Instructional Faculty and Class Size
Faculty characteristics, student-faculty ratio and undergraduate class size
J. Disciplinary areas of Degrees Conferred
Percentage of degrees conferred by discipline areas and degree type
Appendix: Common Data Set Definitions
Glossary of terms used in the Common Data Set
RIT’s Common Data Set can be found below: