Hey guys. I'm trying to gather some information for a college research project. I need to find the Harvard University's common data set but I'm having a hard time locating it. Any suggestions on where I can find this information?
Hi! It's not uncommon to have some difficulty finding the Common Data Sets (CDS) for some universities. Unfortunately, Harvard University does not publicly post its CDS. As you might know, the CDS consists of a number of key stats about an institution's enrollment, admission, coursework, faculty, and more.
However, you can find some similar information on the school's official website and on its Office of Institutional Research page. The Harvard University Fact Book, specifically, can provide a wealth of similar information. Additionally, Harvard’s College Profile has quite a bit of info on enrollment and admissions statistics.
Remember that the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) also has a great deal of info about most higher education institutions in the U.S. You can explore their College Navigator tool for key data on Harvard University such as admissions details, financial aids, programs and majors, campus safety and more.
Make sure to cross-reference any info you find outside of an official source to ensure it's as accurate as possible. I hope this helps, and good luck with your research project!
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