Looking for colleges with strong scouting programs

Hello, I've been heavily involved with the Boy Scouts throughout high school, and I've heard that some colleges tend to have a lot of Eagle Scouts. Are there any schools that have a lot of students who were Eagle Scouts?

Yes, there are quite a few universities known to have a significant number of Eagle Scouts. Keep in mind that the presence of Eagle Scouts may not necessarily indicate the strength or prominence of scouting programs, but it does suggest a community of students who share a similar background and values.

1. Brigham Young University: Known for a high number of Eagle Scouts, primarily due to the strong scouting emphasis within the Latter-Day Saints (LDS) community.

2. The United States Military Academy (West Point), United States Naval Academy and the United States Air Force Academy: These service academies often have a significant number of former Eagle Scouts due to the leadership, discipline, and public service values that align between scouting and military service.

3. Texas A&M University: Known for its Corps of Cadets, the university has a strong tradition of scouting and many former Eagle Scouts gravitate here.

4. University of Utah and Utah State University also have a high number of Eagle Scouts, once again due to the high concentration of LDS community members.

5. MIT and Harvard: More surprising entries on the list, but they often rank high in terms of total number of enrolled Eagle Scouts.

6. Purdue University: Known for its strong Engineering programs, many Eagle Scouts who are interested in these fields consider Purdue.

Remember, it would be also beneficial to check if these universities have active scouting groups, Eagle Scout scholarships, or scout-related events. Many Eagle Scouts also find communities in outdoor adventure clubs, community service clubs, and leadership programs at various universities. Make sure to scout (pun intended!) these out while you're doing your college search.