Colleges with the Most Famous Alumni

I was just winding down and catching up with some celeb news and started to wonder, which colleges have the most celebrity alumni? It would be pretty cool to share an alma mater with a celeb. Thanks!

Sure! Interestingly, many famous people have graduated from various colleges and universities. I'll list a handful here, focusing on 4-year degree-granting institutions in the U.S.

1. Harvard University: As an Ivy League school, Harvard boasts many high-profile alumni in various fields. This is where the likes of Conan O'Brien, Barack Obama, and Natalie Portman studied.

2. Columbia University: Another Ivy League, Columbia has lots of famous graduates from various fields such as film director Kathryn Bigelow, President Obama (who holds his undergrad degree from Columbia), and actress Maggie Gyllenhaal.

3. University of Southern California (USC): USC's School of Cinematic Arts is known for its successful alumni in the entertainment industry. Some famous USC alumni include George Lucas, Will Ferrell, and John Wayne.

4. New York University (NYU): This institution's Tisch School of the Arts has produced industry leaders like Martin Scorsese, Alec Baldwin, and Lady Gaga.

5. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA): Jim Morrison, the lead singer of The Doors, and actress Gabrielle Union both studied there.

6. Stanford University: Some well-known Stanford alumni include Reese Witherspoon and former U.S. President Herbert Hoover.

Just as a note, while having celebrity alumni can be fun, it's important to choose a college based on how well it fits your individual needs and future goals!