EXTERNAL SURVEY REPORTING
Villanova regularly receives survey submission requests for data and information from various external bodies, including but not limited to federal and state governments, ranking agencies, admissions guidebook publishers, non-profit and professional organizations, accrediting bodies, credit rating agencies and other regulatory entities. The ODSDI team is charged with coordinating efforts for organizing the data collection, documentation, verification and processes related to externally reported data to ensure the accuracy, consistency and accountability of the University鈥檚 data, support our data stewards, and enhance the University鈥檚 external data reporting business practices and processes.
EXTERNALLY REPORTED DATA
Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is an annual survey in which colleges and universities can provide data and information to the public using standard definitions developed collaboratively by leading college guides and the higher education community.
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is a system of survey components that collects data from all institutions that provide postsecondary education and are eligible to receive Title IV funding across the United States and other US jurisdictions. These data are used at the federal and state level for policy analysis and development; at the institutional level for benchmarking and peer analysis; and by students and parents.
External Surveys
Academic Year 2025-26
| Survey Title | Due Date | Responsible Business Area |
|---|---|---|
| ABA - Graduate Tax Enrollment | Sep 05 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| NC - SARA Distance Annual Submission | Sep 13 | ODSDI, Office of Online Programs |
| Financial Value Transperancy/Gainful Employment Reporting | Oct 1 | ODSDI, EM/Registrar, OSPIE, Office of Financial Assistance, Bursar's Office, CWSL |
| Poets & Quants Online MBA Ranking Survey (VSB) | Oct 14 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| IPEDS- Student - 12 Month Enrollment | Oct 16 | ODSDI, OSPIE |
| IPEDS Student - Degree Completion | Oct 16 | ODSDI, EM/Registrar, OSPIE |
| U.S. News & World Report - Bachelor's Adult Online Ranking | Oct 21 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| U.S. News & World Report - Best Online Business Program (OBUS) Ranking | Oct 21 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| U.S. News & World Report - Best Online Engineering Masters Programs Ranking | Oct 21 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| U.S. News & World Report - Best Online MBA Programs Ranking | Oct 21 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| CACREP Counseling Accreditation (Counseling) | Nov 1 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| NAPSAA Accreditation (Public Administration) | Nov 1 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| Moody's | Nov 15 | ODSDI and Office of Finance |
| NACUBO Survey | Dec 6 | Office of Finance |
| AACN (FCN) | Dec 11 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| ABET (COE) | Dec 11 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| CCNE Survey (FCN) | Dec 15 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| CEO Magazine EMBA Ranking (VSB) | Dec 15 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| S&P | Dec 15 | ODSDI and Office of Finance |
| NLN Survey (FCN) | Dec 15 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| U.S. News & World Report - Law School Ranking | Dec 15 | Law School |
| U.S. News & World Report - Best Graduate Engineering Schools Ranking | Jan 24 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| U.S. News & World Report - Best Graduate Schools of Business Ranking | Jan 24 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| U.S. News & World Report - Graduate Nursing Schools Ranking | Jan 24 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| Poets & Quants Undergraduate Ranking Survey (VSB) | Jan 27 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| ASEE (COE) | Jan 28 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| NSF HERDS Survey | Jan 31 | ODSDI in collaboration with Office of Research Administration |
| IPEDS - Graduation Rates | Feb 05 | ODSDI, EM/Registrar, OSPIE |
| IPEDS - Outcome Measures | Feb 05 | ODSDI, EM/Registrar, OSPIE |
| IPEDS -Graduation Rates 150%; 200% | Feb 05 | ODSDI, EM/Registrar, OSPIE |
| IPEDS - Student - Financial Aid | Feb 06 | ODSDI, Office of Financial Assistance, OSPIE |
| AAUP (Faculty) | Feb 07 | ODSDI for Faculty Salary & Counts/ HR provides Benefits |
| IPEDS - Student - Admissions | Feb 07 | ODSDI, OUA, OSPIE |
| NSF_NIH Survey of Graduate Students and Postdocs (GSS) | Feb 15 | OSPIE |
| Common Data Set (CDS) | Mar 14 | ODSDI |
| CGS - GRE Annual Survey | Mar 15 | ODSDI |
| Enrollment Planning Network - CDS | Mar 15 | ODSDI Provides CDS |
| AACSB Surveys - BSQ, APQ, Tax, Transfers (VSB) | Mar 19 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| Big Future | Mar 28 | ODSDI provide CDS to UComm |
| IPEDS - HR | Apr 03 | ODSDI, HR, OSPIE |
| IPEDS - Student - Fall Enrollment | Apr 03 | ODSDI, OSPIE |
| IPEDS - Finance | Apr 03 | Office of Finance, OSPIE |
| Peterson's Annual survey (Financial Aid) | Apr 11 | CDS Submission |
| AACSB Faculty Data Report | Apr 12 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| PHEAA Annual report | Apr 12 | Office of Financial Assistance |
| Fortune Ranking (VSB) | Apr 26 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |
| U.S. News & World Report - Best Colleges - Financial Aid Survey | Jun 14 | ODSDI, Office of Financial Assistance |
| U.S. News & World Report - Best Colleges - Main Survey | Jun 14 | ODSDI in collaboration with multiple departments |
| NC-SARA Exclusive Distance Survey | Jun 15 | ODSDI, Office of Online Programs |
| Princeton Review (VSB) | Jun 26 | ODSDI in collaboration with college data stewards. |