The 35 colleges that produced the most US presidents, ranked
Some US colleges stand out for being highly selective schools, for having some of the highest-earning graduates, or for their surprising sticker prices.
The oldest school in the country leads the pack in producing the most commanders in chief. Harvard University has taught five US presidents at the undergraduate level, more than any other school in the country.
A number of other schools also helped shape the minds of the 45 men who have served as president throughout the nation's history, including Ivy League institutions, small Christian colleges, and state research universities.
But US presidents did study at an undergraduate level at all of these colleges. Many also went on to attend law school and pursue graduate studies, although this list does not include those institutions.
Here's a look at which colleges' undergraduate programs have produced the most US presidents.
According to "The Trumps: Three Generations of Builders and a Presidential Candidate," the president's sister, Maryanne, said that Trump chose to attend the college because "that's where he got in."
Biden's school transcript showed that he earned mostly C's and D's during his first three semesters. Biden quit the football team after receiving a warning from his parents to focus on his grades and after meeting Neilia Hunter, who would become his first wife, The Daily Pennsylvanian student newspaper reported.
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- Some US colleges stand out for being highly selective schools, for having some of the highest-earning graduates, or for their surprising sticker prices.
- The oldest school in the country leads the pack in producing the most commanders in chief. Harvard University has taught five US presidents at the undergraduate level, more than any other school in the country.
- A number of other schools also helped shape the minds of the 45 men who have served as president throughout the nation's history, including Ivy League institutions, small Christian colleges, and state research universities.
- But US presidents did study at an undergraduate level at all of these colleges. Many also went on to attend law school and pursue graduate studies, although this list does not include those institutions.
- Here's a look at which colleges' undergraduate programs have produced the most US presidents.