Every year, colleges report detailed admissions data through the Common Data Set—standardized, verified, and used by admissions offices themselves. It’s the source behind every credible ranking. And now it’s the source behind College CoPilot.
What SAT score do you need for Duke? What are your chances applying Early Decision? Is Northwestern generous with financial aid?
Accurate. Reliable. Straight from the source. All at your fingertips.
What’s Actually in There (More Than You Think)
CDS data goes far beyond SAT scores. Here’s what you can find:
Admissions
- SAT/ACT score ranges (25th, 50th, 75th percentile)
- Admit rates by round (Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision)
- Acceptance rates, yield rates
Campus Life
- % of students living on campus
- % in Greek life
- Class size distribution
Academics
- Most popular majors
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- Graduation rates
Money
- Financial aid stats
- % of students receiving aid
- Average aid package
Demographics
- Geographic distribution
- International student %
- Diversity breakdown
Everything you need to actually understand a school—not just get in.
How to Use It
Build smarter college lists.
Use real data to find schools that fit—academically, financially, culturally.
Compare schools side by side.
Duke vs. UNC. Northwestern vs. Michigan. See the actual numbers, not the marketing.
Strategize your application.
Which round gives you the best shot? What scores do admitted students actually have? Where is financial aid most generous?
Set real SAT score targets.
“You need a 1480 for Duke. Now you know what to work on.”
How It Motivates Your Teen
Data makes it real. Teens respond to stats.
When a student sees that the 50th percentile SAT at their dream school is 1510, it’s no longer abstract. They know what it takes. And that clarity drives action.
Discovering schools through data also sparks genuine interest. A teen might not care about “rankings”—but they might care that 85% of students live on campus, or that the school has a top-five program in their intended major.
Most importantly, it puts ownership in the student’s hands. They’re not being told what to do. They’re researching, discovering, and building their own list. That’s motivation you can’t manufacture.
Why We Built This Into College CoPilot
This is one of the most important decisions of your life. We give you the data that cuts through the noise — all in one place.
And it’s free.
Want to go deeper? Our AI-powered Deep Research tool lets you explore programs, culture, and fit—so you’re not just chasing a name, you’re maximizing your chances of getting in.
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