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CSU, Chico Moves Up Among CSU, Chico was ranked fifth in 2001, sixth in 2000, fifth in 1999 and seventh in 1998 in the same category. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Western Washington University were ranked first and second, respectively. CSU, Chico was tied for third with California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and Humboldt State University. U.S. News changed its terminology this year, so that "regional" universities are now referred to as "master's" universities. The change reflects the magazine's increased use of the Carnegie classifications published by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, which classify universities according to the type of degrees they grant. Master's universities typically offer undergraduate- and master's-level programs, and few doctoral programs. Among both public and private Western master's universities, CSU, Chico is ranked 27th in the top tier of schools, tied with Cal Poly Pomona, Humboldt State, College of Santa Fe and Marylhurst University in Oregon. Last year, CSU, Chico was in the second of four tiers of Western universities. Overall, 128 Western master's universities were rated by U.S. News. Private universities dominate the "best Western" list of master's universities. Trinity University of Texas is top ranked, followed by Santa Clara University second, and Gonzaga and Loyola Marymount Universities tied for third. Along with Chico, Cal Poly Pomona and Humboldt State, the other ranked public universities are Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (5th), Western Washington (19th) and San Diego State University (32nd). "We're pleased that Chico has been making steady progress and has been moving higher," said President Manuel Esteban. "It's flattering to have the achievements of our students, faculty and staff recognized." U.S. News uses academic reputation, student retention, faculty resources, student selectivity, institutional financial resources, graduation rate performance and alumni giving rate as general criteria for judging schools. U.S. News has been ranking colleges and universities since 1983. ### 
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