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Classification Descriptions
All accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities in the United States represented in the National Center for Education Statistics IPEDS system are eligible for inclusion in the Carnegie Classifications (as of the year a classification is issued, and subject to the availability of required data). Accreditation status is based on information provided by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education. For more information on accreditation, see http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
The classifications and categories are documented in this section. For a detailed explanation of how the categories were defined and the data used, refer to Technical Details.
All-inclusive Classifications
These classifications include all eligible institutions, subject to data availability. They are derived from national data on institutional characteristics and activities from sources such as the National Center for Education Statistics, the National Science Foundation, and the College Board.
Classifications are time-specific snapshots of institutional attributes and behavior based on data from 2003 and 2004. Institutions might be classified differently using a different timeframe.
Elective Classifications
These classifications rely on voluntary participation by institutions.
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Please Note
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| All-inclusive classifications are time-specific snapshots of institutional attributes and behavior based on data from 2003 and 2004. Institutions might be classified differently using a different timeframe. |
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| Answers to questions you may have about the Carnegie Classifications. |
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| The Community Engagement classification process will be opened to new participants in 2008. A description of the process and documentation framework is available for information and planning purposes. |
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Trademark notice
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| Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and Carnegie Classification are registered trademarks of The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. |
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