### Question
How does NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION define bachelor-degree-granting institution?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1862i*, **bachelor-degree-granting institution** is defined as:

> an institution of higher education (as determined under section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 [20 U.S.C. 1001]) that offers a baccalaureate degree program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1862i*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION**

