In the new 2015 Carnegie Classification, four Louisiana universities retained their classification: LSU-Baton Rouge and Tulane University remained in the R1 spot ("Highest Research Activity"), while the University of Louisiana Lafayette and the University of New Orleans remained in the R2 spot ("Higher Research Activity"). Louisiana Tech University was reclassified from R2 ("Higher Research Activity") to R3 ("Moderate Research Activity"). ULM was the only university in the state to be promoted to the "Doctoral University" category. Grambling State University, Xavier University, and Louisiana College all moved up in the "Master's Colleges and Universities" category.