The University of Kansas Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) provides answers to many frequently asked questions by prospective students and their parents. It is also a means to easily compare institutions with their peers. The Common Data Set 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.
KU first completed the CDS in 2002. The current year's CDS is available by section below. Common Data Sets from previous years are available as a single PDF document.
| Common Data Set Sections | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Section A: | ||
| General Information | A 1 (pdf)Section A, General Information | A 1 (pdf) |
| Narrative Description | A 2 (pdf) | |
| Section B: | ||
| Enrollment | B 1 (pdf) | |
| Persistence - Degrees Awarded | B 2 (pdf) | |
| Graduation Rates | B 3 (pdf) | |
| Most Popular Majors | B 4 (pdf) | |
| Section C: | ||
| First-time Freshman Admissions | C (pdf) | |
| Section D: | ||
| Transfer Admissions | D (pdf) | |
| Section E: | ||
| Academic Offerings and Policies | E (pdf) | E (pdf) |
| Section F: | ||
| Student Life | F (pdf) | |
| Section G: | ||
| Annual Expenses | G (pdf) | G (pdf) |
| Section H: | ||
| Financial Aid | H (pdf) | |
| Section I: | ||
| Instructional Faculty | I 1 (pdf) | |
| Class Size | I 2 (pdf) | |
| Section J: | ||
| Degrees Conferred | J (pdf) |