Two local universities have received a Research Activity Designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education: The University of NC at Charlotte has received an R1 designation and Appalachian State University has received an R2 designation

Catawba County's 45-minute drivetime population is over 822,000 with an educated and skilled workforce of over 413,000.

 
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