Membership for US Colleges and Universities
Annual Dues for Institutions
Dues for US academic institutions are based on the 2015 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education for Doctoral/Research institutions, rates are based on a combination of the 2000 and 2015 classification. Find your category (xlsx). Annual dues begin on July 1 and run through June 30 for academic institutions.
Updated 6/25/2025
2015 Carnegie Category | 2000 Carnegie Category | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
Doctoral University Highest Research Activity | Extensive | $23,015 | $23,705 |
Doctoral University Higher Research Activity | Extensive | $21,590 | $22,240 |
Doctoral University Higher Research Activity | Intensive | $12,275 | $12,645 |
Doctoral University Moderate Research Activity | Intensive | $10,625 | $10,945 |
Master’s Large | $8,615 | $8,875 | |
Master’s Medium | $3,540 | $3,650 | |
Master’s Small | $3,075 | $3,170 | |
Baccalaureate/Specialized | $2,840 | $2,925 | |
Associate/Community College | $715 | $735 | |
High School | $585 | $600 |
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