Ivy League

The Ivy League is a prestigious group of eight private research universities in the Northeastern United States, known for both academic excellence and athletic competition. As an athletic conference, it participates in NCAA Division I, with football teams competing in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).

Founded officially in 1954, the term “Ivy League” had been in use since the 1930s. The league includes Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, and Yale. These institutions are renowned for their selective admissions, academic rigor, and social prominence.

Seven of the eight Ivy League schools are colonial colleges, founded before the American Revolution. The league’s headquarters are in Princeton, New Jersey. While primarily recognized for academics, the Ivy League’s athletic programs contribute to its members’ well-rounded reputation, balancing intellectual and physical pursuits.


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