Common Data Set - houses general information about the college. It is a way to compare similar data regarding the college to other institutions around the nation. Every institution should fill out the Common Data Set. The common data set is also used as a base for many other surveys. It contains the following areas: General Information, Enrollment & Persistence, First-time, First-year (Freshman) Admission, Transfer Admission, Academic Offerings and Policies, Student Life, Annual Expenses, Financial Aid, Instructional Facilities & Class Size, Degrees Conferred.