Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A College or University that also has a medium number of Master’s Degree programs
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
Profile in progress
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