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The Common Data Set (CDS)

The Common Data Set (CDS) initiative is a collaborative effort between publishers and educational institutions to improve the quality and accuracy of information provided to all involved in a student's transition into higher education. PDF files containing Puget Sound's most recent submissions of the Common Data Set are provided.

Common Data Set 2024-25 (New 2.20.2025)

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IPEDS Data Feedback Reports (DFR)

Data feedback reports (DFR) allow institutions to compare and benchmark their reported Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) data with peer institutions. Data feedback reports may be used to identify similarities and differences between the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú and comparison schools, communicate at-a-glance data with stakeholders, and identify potential avenues for further data exploration and analysis. PDF files containing Puget Sound's most recent data feedback reports are provided.

IPEDS Data Feedback Report 2024

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Sound Reports

Sound Reports are our internal reports for Puget Sound faculty and staff to use for decision-making or as a source for data needed in filling out external reports for their areas.

Please visit our Sound Reports page for more information.

Student Achievement Measures

Federal Codes & Classifications

This information is to help employees in filling out area reports or to assist the public in looking the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú up in various federal Department of Education data repositories.

FICE ID (Federal School Code for FAFSA): 
003797

OPE ID:
00379700

IPEDS ID: 
236328

Carnegie Classification:
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus

Comparison Institutions

Peer institutions are used to compare campus performance with institutions of similar characteristics (e.g., mission, size, endowment, etc.). Puget Sound's current comparison institutions and their locations are listed below.

Peer Institutions Ìý
Ìý| Meadville, Pennsylvania Ìý| McMinnville, Oregon
Ìý| Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Ìý| Los Angeles, California
Ìý | Beloit, Wisconsin Ìý|ÌýClaremont, California
Ìý|ÌýNew London, Connecticut Ìý|ÌýPortland, Oregon
Ìý|ÌýGranville, Ohio ÌýÌý| Canton, New York
Ìý|ÌýCarlisle, Pennsylvania Ìý| Northfield, Minnesota
Ìý|ÌýConway, Arkansas ÌýÌý| San Antonio, Texas
Ìý|ÌýGambier, Ohio Ìý| Portland, Oregon
ÌýÌý| Galesburg, Illinois Ìý|ÌýWalla Walla, Washington
Ìý|ÌýPortland, Oregon ÌýÌý| Salem, Oregon

Pacific Northwest Peer Institutions

Residential liberal arts institutions in the Pacific Northwest.

Ìý|ÌýPortland, Oregon Ìý|ÌýWalla Walla, Washington
Ìý|ÌýPortland, Oregon Ìý|ÌýSalem, Oregon

Peer Data Comparison Visuals