| 2. College of William & Mary – Established in 1693, it is the second oldest college in America. |
| 3. St. John’s College – Founded in 1696, it is the third oldest college in America. |
| 4. Yale University – Established in 1701, Yale is the fourth oldest college in the United States. |
| 5. University of Pennsylvania – Founded in 1740, it is the fifth oldest college in America. |
| 6. Princeton University – Established in 1746, Princeton is the sixth oldest college in America. |
| 7. Columbia University – Founded in 1754, it is the seventh oldest college in America. |
| 8. Brown University – Established in 1764, Brown is the eighth oldest college in the United States. |
| 9. Rutgers University – Founded in 1766, it is the ninth oldest college in America. |
| 10. Dartmouth College – Established in 1769, Dartmouth is the tenth oldest college in America. |
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| Important Facts: |
| – Harvard University was originally founded to train Puritan ministers. |
| – The College of William & Mary is the alma mater of Thomas Jefferson. |
| – St. John’s College has a unique Great Books curriculum that focuses on original works of literature, philosophy, and science. |
| – Yale University is home to the Yale Law School, one of the top law schools in the world. |
| – The University of Pennsylvania was the first university in the United States to offer both undergraduate and graduate education. |
| – Princeton University has a strong reputation for its engineering and natural science programs. |
| – Columbia University is located in New York City and is known for its journalism school. |
| – Brown University is a member of the Ivy League and has a strong focus on undergraduate education. |
| – Rutgers University is the eighth oldest college in the United States and is known for its research programs in various fields. |
| – Dartmouth College is a member of the Ivy League and has a strong tradition of outdoor activities and sports. |
