The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
Carnegie Classifications
Lookup & Listings Classification Descriptions Technical Details Summary Tables Resources Staff
Home > Carnegie Classifications > Technical Details

Technical Details


The technical procedures whereby institutions were assigned to classification categories are documented in this section. For a more general explanation of the institutions included and the rationale behind the classifications and categories, refer to Classification Descriptions.

Future Update
Carnegie Foundation to update all-inclusive Classifications in 2010.
2008 Community Engagement Classification
The Carnegie Foundation announces its new 2008 Community Engagement Classification.
Classifications FAQs
Answers to questions you may have about the Carnegie Classifications.
Please Note
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.
Trademark notice
Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and Carnegie Classification are registered trademarks of The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Home · About Us · Program Areas · Publications · Classifications · Perspectives · Change

© 2009 The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
51 Vista Lane, Stanford, CA 94305, 650-566-5100 | Map and directions
Site Map