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Best D1 colleges for business programs?

I'm interested in playing sports while studying business, so I'm looking for the best D1 colleges with strong business programs. Any schools you recommend that balance athletics and academics well?

a year ago

Absolutely, there are quite a few Division I colleges that offer strong business programs, while also supporting the needs of student-athletes. Here are several you might want to consider:

1. University of Pennsylvania (UPenn): The Wharton School at UPenn is consistently ranked as one of the top business schools in the country. UPenn has over 30 varsity sports and is part of the Ivy League conference.

2. University of Michigan (UMich): The Ross School of Business at UMich is highly rated, and the school has a proud history in Big 10 athletics.

3. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill): In addition to having highly competitive sports teams, UNC Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School is well reputed.

4. University of Southern California (USC): Another strong option, USC's Marshall School of Business is highly regarded and the school has a strong athletics program, especially in football.

5. University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin): UT Austin's McCombs School of Business is top-notch. The school's football and swimming programs are particularly well-known.

6. University of California, Berkeley (Cal): Cal has a strong business program at the Haas School of Business, with a history of competitive athletics, particularly in football.

Remember, while these schools are renowned for their business and athletics programs, striking the right balance between the two during college can be very challenging. It's important to keep in mind the demands of a D1 sport while considering the academic rigor of a strong business program.

a year ago

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