2007-08 Common Data Set (plus Appendices)

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.

Those who report data for their colleges are urged to abide by the definitions and the cohorts specified when answering CDS items. They are also urged to use the answers to CDS items when responding to the numerous survey requests they receive, by distributing photocopies of their answers, posting them on their web sites, or by other effective means.

The following provide such data for St. Olaf College.

Summary, select items, 1997-current

2007-08 Common Data Set (.pdf files)

2007-08 Common Data Set Appendices (.pdf files)

Appendices contain supplemental data in each section, usually asked by college guides in addition to the Common Data Set, and other "frequently asked questions"