The Center for Measuring University Performance (MUP) is a research enterprise focused on the competitive national context for major research universities. The MUP work relies heavily on the initiative and insight of its advisory board and draws on the insight and recommendations of many colleagues throughout the country who contribute data, information, and perspective.
TOP UNIVERSITIES
Over the past two decades, we have explored a wide range of issues that reflect the complex and intense competition among America’s research universities as they seek to capture the most effective participants in the academic research enterprise.
UNIVERSITY DATA
The raw data used for the project—obtained from federal agencies and national organizations—often contain information on single campus institutions, multiple campus institutions, and state university systems, without clearly identifying the distinctions.
MISSION
Who’s number one? The quintessential American question. We all want to stand first in line, first in the polls, first in the standings. The pursuit of Number One is surely an important thing in sports, but for universities, being first is not as important as being among the best.
