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Ivy League Confusion: Is Penn an Ivy?

Quick question – is the University of Pennsylvania considered an Ivy League school? Just want to make sure I have my facts straight.

5 months ago

Yes, the University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as UPenn) is indeed considered an Ivy League school. The Ivy League is an athletic conference composed of eight prestigious universities in the northeastern United States. These schools are renowned for their high academic standards and extensive resources.

For your reference, here is the complete list of Ivy League schools:

1. Brown University

2. Columbia University

3. Cornell University

4. Dartmouth College

5. Harvard University

6. University of Pennsylvania

7. Princeton University

8. Yale University

5 months ago

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