Defining a Research University
Research Universities are Large
Research Universities are Focused on Faculty Research
Best Research Opportunities
List of Research Universities in the United States
Defining a Research University
A research university is simply a type of university that conducts more research relative to other colleges and universities. American universities are defined as research universities by the Carnegie Classification of Doctoral Universities. A university is considered a Doctoral University if it
- awards at least 20 research/scholarship doctoral degrees
- or awards at least 30 professional practice doctoral degrees in at least two programs.
To meet the “High research activity” or “Very high research activity,” the Doctoral University must:
- award at least 20 research/scholarship doctoral degrees and
- had at least $5 million in total research expenditures.
If you define research universities as only those with “Very high research activity,” there are only 130 in the United States. These are pretty much the most recognizable names in higher education including private institutions such as:
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