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TIER ONE The latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education™ ranks UNT among the nation’s top-tier research universities, a key milestone in the journey toward increasing national prominence.
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UNT IS RANKED AMONG THE NATION’S 115 top-tier research universities, according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education™ released in February. Tier One status is defined, in part, by how a university ranks in the Carnegie Classification, which is a leading framework for measuring institutional characteristics. This achievement is commonly considered the most significant step in the evolution of a research university and marks a key milestone in UNT’s commitment toward national prominence, UNT President Neal Smatresk says. “We moved up in the Carnegie classifications by staying true to our roots as an institution focused on creativity as expressed