Institution Types

NCES has changed the types of institution reported over this time series. From 1995-1998, NCES reported two types of research or doctoral universities:

• Research universities: Committed to graduate education through the doctorate, give high priority to research, and receive more than $15.5 million in annual federal funds research.
• Doctoral universities: Offer a full range of baccalaureate programs and are committed to education through the doctorate. They award at least 40 doctoral degrees annually in five or more disciplines.

From 2000-2006, NCES repor