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Harvard University
Founded in 1636 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard University is well-known as the oldest learning institution in America, and the first institution of higher education. The university achieves higher knowledge and research in all fields. Acceptance rate of 4.6%. -
Yale University
Founded in 1701 in New Haven, Connecticut. Yale University is the third-oldest institution in America, as well as one of the most prestigious. Yale is very well known for its overall academics, as well as its exceptional music and drama programs. Acceptance rate of 6.1%. -
University of Pennsylvania
Founded in 1740 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This university is well known in their fields of business, management, and marketing, and are historically ranked as one of the top colleges in America. University of Pennsylvania is a leader in research and knowledge in many fields. Acceptance rate of 7.7% -
Princeton University
Founded in 1746 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. This university is a world-renowned research center and makes strides to achieve high levels of distinction in knowledge and understanding for its students and professors alike. Acceptance rate of 5.8%. -
Columbia University
Founded in 1754 in Manhattan, New York. Columbia University is the oldest higher education institution in New York and the fifth oldest institution in America. Nationally known for the Pulitzer Prize and achievements in newspaper, magazine, online journalism, and literature, Columbia is a very prestigious University. Acceptance rate of 5.4%. -
Brown University
Founded in 1764 in Providence, Rhode Island. This university is the seventh institution to be founded in America, as well as the first Ivy League school to accept all students of all religious affiliations, which was a milestone for this time. Brown is a leading research university and excels in their liberal arts and science programs. Acceptance rate of 7.1%. -
Dartmouth University
Founded in 1769 in Hanover, New Hampshire. Dartmouth is most widely known for its rigorous academics and Ivy League status. They have a renowned Greek life on campus and they are known for their undergraduate focus and campus traditions. Dartmouth is also consistently recognized as a high-ranked University in the United States. Acceptance rate of 7.9%. -
Cornell University
Founded in 1865 in Ithaca, New York. A research based university, Cornell is widely recognized as a renowned teaching and research institution. They are one of the top veterinary universities in the country, and its highly esteemed school of hotel administration. Acceptance rate of 10.9%.