Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Doctoral and Professional Degree University (which undergraduates attend)
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
University of San Francisco USF — CollegesRef college guide
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