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아이비 리그 대학
누구나 선망하는 <anchor>아이비 리그 대학</anchor>, 세계적으로 학문적인 성과로 인정받고 학생들에게 세계 최고의 대학 경험을 선사하는 아이비 리그 대학의 유래와 순위, 그리고 합격률이 궁금하신가요? 이 포스팅에서는 누구나 궁금해하는 아이비 리그의 뜻과 아이비 리그 대학들에 대해 네 가지 사항으로 알아보도록 하겠습니다.
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# Ivy League Schools

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Ivy League schools are considered the most sought-after institutions of higher learning in the country and around the world. These eight private Northeastern schools are known for their highly selective [admissions process](https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2017-05-25/what-it-takes-to-get-accepted-into-the-ivy-league), academic excellence and promising career opportunities for those who attend. The name recognition and social prestige don’t hurt either.

First grouped together by athletic conference, Ivy League schools have been known to churn out not only well-rounded student-athletes, but future presidents, Nobel Prize winners and other high-achieving graduates. The list of Ivy League schools includes some of the oldest institutions in education, with well-respected professors, ample research grants and generous financial aid resources. To make it to the halls of Harvard, Princeton, Columbia and the like, prospective students’ applications must be extraordinary.

Check out the Ivy League schools ranking based on U.S. News’ National University ranks, and see how these schools stack up against each other to find the best fit.

## List of the Ivy League Schools

[Princeton University](#princeton)NamePrinceton, NJLocation1National University Ranking[Harvard University](#harvard)NameCambridge, MALocation3 (tie)National University Ranking[Yale University](#yale)NameNew Haven, CTLocation5National University Ranking[University of Pennsylvania](#penn)NamePhiladelphia, PALocation6National University Ranking[Brown University](#brown)NameProvidence, RILocation9 (tie)National University Ranking[Columbia University](#columbia)NameNew York, NYLocation12 (tie)National University Ranking[Cornell University](#cornell)NameIthaca, NYLocation12 (tie)National University Ranking[Dartmouth College](#dartmouth)NameHanover, NHLocation18 (tie)National University Ranking

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[Princeton University](#princeton)Princeton, NJ1[Harvard University](#harvard)Cambridge, MA3 (tie)[Yale University](#yale)New Haven, CT5[University of Pennsylvania](#penn)Philadelphia, PA6[Brown University](#brown)Providence, RI9 (tie)[Columbia University](#columbia)New York, NY12 (tie)[Cornell University](#cornell)Ithaca, NY12 (tie)[Dartmouth College](#dartmouth)Hanover, NH18 (tie)

### Princeton University

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Princeton University\|Office of Communications\|Denise Applewhite

[Princeton University](https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/princeton-university-2627), established more than 270 years ago, is the fourth-oldest college in the country. A world-renowned research university, Princeton is No. 1 in our National Universities ranking. Princeton offers first-rate academic resources, from specialized libraries to state-of-the-art laboratories and even an art museum on campus. Nearly 100,000 works reside in the collections at the Princeton University Art Museum. The most popular majors at Princeton University include social sciences; engineering; computer and information sciences and support services; biological and biomedical sciences; and public administration and social service professions. With a 4-to-1 student-faculty ratio, the university allows students to benefit from small class sizes and one-on-one advising relationships. The institution also has one of the highest four-year graduation rates in the nation. Home to Rhodes scholars and high-achieving students, Princeton has educated past U.S. presidents, Supreme Court justices, Olympic medalists and Nobel Prize winners.

### Harvard University

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Founded in 1636, [Harvard University](https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/harvard-university-2155) is the oldest institution of higher education in the U.S. and one of the most selective in the Ivy League. The university is tied at No. 2 in our National Universities ranking. As a private research institution, Harvard has more than 100 research centers on campus. Harvard includes 13 schools and institutes, including the top-ranked U.S. medical school and highly ranked business, graduate education, engineering and law schools, as well as the John F. Kennedy School of Government. The university also has one of the highest freshman retention rates in the nation. Students can access more than 445 extracurricular, cocurricular and athletic organizations, in addition to academics. Harvard’s extensive library system houses the oldest national collection and the largest private collection worldwide. Committed to sustainability, Harvard offers green living programs for undergraduates, graduates and community members.

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### Yale University

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Michael Marsland \| Yale University

[Yale University](https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/yale-university-1426) is known for its drama and music programs at the well-regarded Yale School of Drama. In addition to Yale College and Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the university has 12 professional schools, including the country’s top-ranked law school and highly ranked schools of medicine, management, art and nursing. Undergraduate students at this research institution have made strides in many fields, discovering new species and patenting products. Students can take advantage of global learning opportunities, from studying abroad to embarking on international internships and directed research. The most popular majors at Yale include social sciences; biological and biomedical sciences; history; mathematics and statistics; and engineering. The university claims many firsts: For example, it was the first university in the U.S. to award doctoral degrees, and the Yale School of Public Health is one of the first of its kind. Lastly, the Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies focuses on teaching and research on international affairs, societies and cultures around the world, and it enables students to conduct research abroad.

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### University of Pennsylvania

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Founded in part by Benjamin Franklin, the [University of Pennsylvania](https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-pennsylvania-3378) offers a mixture of world-class liberal arts coursework and preprofessional education. Penn has the most international students of all the Ivy League schools: Of the undergraduate and graduate population, 12% of students are international and come from more than 100 countries. Also, more than 2,500 students each year participate in international study programs offered in more than 50 countries worldwide. Penn’s highly ranked graduate schools include the Wharton School, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Perelman School of Medicine, and the education and law schools. Penn’s other notable graduate schools include the Stuart Weitzman School of Design and the School of Dental Medicine. The School of Engineering and Applied Science offers acclaimed faculty, state-of-the-art research laboratories and interdisciplinary curricula. Penn has more than 300 student groups spanning political action efforts, performing arts, sports clubs and student publications.

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### Brown University

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John Abromowski\|Brown University

[Brown University](https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/brown-university-3401), a private research institution, embraces an open curriculum to allow students to design a personalized course of study while becoming creative thinkers and intellectual risk-takers. This open academic program for undergraduates comprises rigorous multidisciplinary study in more than 80 concentrations, such as egyptology and assyriology; cognitive neuroscience; and business, entrepreneurship and organizations. Its highly competitive program in liberal medical education allows students to complete an undergraduate degree and a medical degree in a single eight-year program. Six libraries specialize in subjects such as the sciences and music. The Brown University Library holds more than 250 special collections, each home to rare primary research materials. Undergraduates have more than 500 clubs and organizations to choose from, and all first-year students live on campus.

### Columbia University

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Vincent Castillo\|Columbia University

Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, [Columbia University](https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/columbia-university-2707) is the oldest institution of higher education in the state of New York. Columbia is the birthplace of many significant technologies and platforms, including FM radio, the nation’s oldest literary magazine, the first Black student advocacy group on a multiracial campus and the first college gay rights advocacy group. The university is made up of three undergraduate schools: Columbia College, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the School of General Studies. Highly ranked graduate and professional schools include the business and law schools, the Teachers College, and the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Columbia boasts one of the most diverse student bodies in the country and in 1953 was the first university to enroll 1,000 international students. The university emphasizes research and teaching on global issues to create cross-cultural academic relationships. Columbia has nine global centers that create opportunities in research, scholarship, teaching and service around the world. Students can access many academic resources on campus, including 22 libraries; more than 200 research institutes, centers and laboratories; thousands of internships offered through the Center for Career Education; and the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Columbia guarantees housing for up to four years, and more than 90% of undergraduates live on campus. The campus has appeared in many films, such as the “Spider-Man” franchise, which includes scenes filmed in Havemeyer Hall.

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### Cornell University

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Cornell University

Founded in 1865 and the youngest Ivy League school, [Cornell University](https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/cornell-university-2711) has a mission to discover, preserve and disseminate knowledge, to produce creative work, and to promote a culture of broad inquiry throughout and beyond the Cornell community. Each of Cornell’s seven undergraduate colleges and schools admits its own students and provides its own faculty, even though every graduate receives a degree from Cornell University. Cornell’s two largest undergraduate colleges are the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Graduate schools include the highly ranked Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Weill Cornell Medical College, College of Engineering and Law School. Cornell is also known for its top-ranked College of Veterinary Medicine and esteemed School of Hotel Administration. Cornell offers more than 100 fields of study and has campuses in Ithaca, New York; New York City; Geneva, New York; Doha, Qatar; Washington, D.C.; and Rome.

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### Dartmouth College

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[Dartmouth College](https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/dartmouth-college-2573) is the birthplace of the programming language BASIC, which gave way to other computing innovations. The college includes the highly ranked Tuck School of Business, which houses the world’s first graduate school of management, as well as Thayer School of Engineering and Geisel School of Medicine. Dartmouth established one of the first Native American programs in the country to begin actively recruiting students and has more Native American graduates among its alumni than any other Ivy League institution. The college has more than 50 research-focused centers, institutes and groups in areas ranging from medicine and the arts to engineering and business. With a 7-to-1 student-faculty ratio and more than 60% of classes with fewer than 20 students, Dartmouth allows students to learn in an intimate setting. More than 50% of students study through off-campus programs for an immersive, global and hands-on education that doesn’t interrupt their academic plan. The college is also ranked No. 2 in our Best Colleges for Veterans ranking.

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