March 19, 2025
Hampton University students engaged in lab activity. PRNewsfoto/HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
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Hampton University Achieves Prestigious Research 2 Designation
Hampton University has officially attained Research 2 (R2) status—High Research Spending and Doctorate Production—by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This prestigious designation places Hampton among an elite cohort of 139 institutions nationwide that meet the rigorous benchmarks of at least $5 million in annual research expenditures and the awarding of 20 or more research doctorates each year.