Colleges and universities by Carnegie classification
Browse U.S. institutions by their Carnegie Classification, from R1 research universities and community colleges to baccalaureate and special-focus schools. Select a class to see every institution in it.
- Community College920
- Master's646
- Baccalaureate493
- Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions230
- Doctoral/Professional185
- R1 Research146
- R2 Research133
- Baccalaureate/Associate's99
- Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed94
- Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions49
- Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields46
- Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design27
- Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional4
Frequently asked questions
What is the Carnegie Classification?+
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is the standard framework for grouping U.S. colleges and universities by the degrees they award and their research activity, from doctoral research universities to associate’s (community) colleges.
How are colleges grouped by Carnegie class on Clema?+
Each institution is tagged with its official Carnegie basic classification from IPEDS, so you can browse every college in a class, such as doctoral universities or baccalaureate colleges, and compare them on federal data.
Why does Carnegie classification matter for comparing colleges?+
It defines fair peer groups. Comparing a research university to a community college is misleading; Carnegie class lets you benchmark institutions against genuine peers on enrollment, cost, and outcomes.
Where does the classification data come from?+
The Carnegie basic classification is published in IPEDS by the U.S. Department of Education; enrollment, cost, and outcome figures come from IPEDS and the College Scorecard.
Is browsing colleges by Carnegie class free?+
Yes. Browsing every Carnegie class and its institutions on Clema is free and needs no account.
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