FYI U S news is a magazine. Academicians who have credibility do not recognize their analyses and positions. U L is on the cusp of a Carnegie 1 rating. Required elements would be research dollars, phds, and support staff. U L recently reported 124 million to N S F for last yr report. 100 million is the min requirement. PhDs last yr were at 66. Uni of Oregon has same # phds. U L is getting number of associated support staff in line to become tier one. We should be very close in next round of year 2021. 89% chance for Approval. Go Cajuns!!
Do you have a list, or a link to, the qualifications for each classification? I have searched for it, but did not have much luck.