Harvard University
Founded: 1636
Harvard University, located in Massachusetts, was initially called New College. But the name was later changed to Harvard College in honor of its first contributor, John Harvard, who endowed half of his economic estate and his 320-volume library to the university in his will.
Its acceptance rate is the second-lowest among all national universities, and students can choose from over 45 undergraduate majors, 130 graduate programs, and 30 professional degrees.
The full-time, four-year undergraduate program includes a minority of enrollments at the university and emphasizes education focused on the arts and sciences. This university has also been the backdrop of several TV shows, movies, and countless novels.
Notable Alumni:
- Barack Obama: Graduated magna cum laude in 1991. 44th President of the United States.
- Al Gore: Graduated cum laude in 1969. Former Vice President of the United States.
- Neil DeGrasse Tyson: Graduated in 1980. Known as the most famous astrophysicist in the world.
- Steve Ballmer: Graduated in 1977. Former CEO of Microsoft.
- Jill Stein: Graduated magna cum laude in 1973. Activist, physician, and politician.
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