Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division III
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
Case Western Reserve University — CollegesRef college guide
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