labor, student poverty and hunger, along with credentialism and educational inflation. See also Academic ranks in the United States Association of American Universities Hispanic-serving institution Historically black colleges and universities List of Catholic universities and colleges in the United States Men's colleges in the United States Political views of American academics Postgraduate year Tribal colleges and universities Women's colleges in the United States References Further reading MacLeod, W. Bentley, and Miguel Urquiola. 2021. "Why Does the United States Have the Best Research Universities? Incentives, Resources, and Virtuous Circles." Journal of Economic Perspectives, 35 (1): 185–206. External links U.S. Department of Education - College Affordability and Transparency Center Guide to U.S. higher education for international students United States of America