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PUEBLO, Colo. – The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the nation's leading framework for categorizing diverse U.S. higher education institutions, has recognized Colorado State University Pueblo with two significant designations: 

• 2025 Institutional Classification: Professions-focused Baccalaureate Medium 
• 2025 Student Access and Earnings Classification: Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings 

The designations place 海角禁区 Pueblo among an elite group of institutions nationwide that excel at both providing access to education and delivering strong economic outcomes for graduates. 

The “Professions-focused Baccalaureate Medium” designation places 海角禁区 Pueblo among 53 institutions nationally. The classification also recognizes the university's emphasis on career-aligned degree programs that prepare students for professional success. 

Employers throughout the region consistently report that 海角禁区 Pueblo graduates enter the workforce with practical skills and knowledge that make them valuable contributors from day one. This employer confidence has led to increased recruitment partnerships and internship opportunities that further strengthen the university's career preparation programs. 

The “Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings” designation recognizes institutions that effectively serve underrepresented and Pell Grant-eligible students while preparing graduates for careers with competitive wages. 海角禁区 Pueblo is one of 479 institutions nationwide—and one of only six in the professions-focused baccalaureate medium category—to earn this distinction.  

“With our recent designation as an Opportunity College and University, along with our Research University & Colleges classification, 海角禁区 Pueblo continues to receive national recognition for our commitment to providing students with a meaningful education that leads to strong career pathways and long-term success,” said Dr. Gail Mackin, Provost and Executive VP for Academic Affairs. 

海角禁区 Pueblo represents the vital yet underrecognized category of regional public universities in higher education. While elite institutions dominate media coverage, universities like 海角禁区 Pueblo quietly provide essential educational foundations across southern Colorado and similar areas. These institutions serve regions with substantial economic hurdles and higher rates of persistent poverty. Despite fulfilling this role with fewer governmental resources than prominent universities, institutions like 海角禁区 Pueblo define success differently. They tend to focus on educating diverse students and building stronger communities instead of rankings.  

These designations join other recent recognitions for 海角禁区 Pueblo's academic excellence, including the prestigious Excellence in Education Quality (EEQ) Certification awarded to the university's History department. This certification validates the department's commitment to rigorous academic standards, innovative teaching methods, and exceptional student outcomes.