Howard University, a historically Black college, gained the coveted designation, as did about three dozen other institutions.
From liberal arts colleges to massive public flagships, institutions of all kinds are moving to comply with changing federal expectations.
Colleges responding to the latest NACUBO-Commonfund study reported a collective $837.7 billion in endowment value as Republicans eye higher taxes.
The department didn’t provide a list of canceled contracts but said NAEP, the College Scorecard and the College Navigator were not impacted.