1 of 81 public Universities with Carnegie Foundation's Tier 1 highest Research Activity (Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education). $450 million in research funding (University Data, 2020). #89 Best US University (CWUR 2020). #41 Top Research University (Best College Reviews, 2021). #1 Safest College Campus (ADT News and Resources, 2018). Top 15% Best Paid Graduates (PayScale College Salary Report 2019). Top 1.4% Global University (Center of World University Rankings, 2020).