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Ivy League Conference Schools

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The Ivy League is a collegiate athletic conference consisting of eight prestigious private universities in the northeastern United States: Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania (Penn), and Yale. The Ivy League conference was established in 1954. Known for their academic excellence, the Ivy League schools compete in various sports while emphasizing the importance of balanced student-athlete experiences.

Brown University

Men's Lacrosse and Women's Crew are among the most popular sports at Brown University. Other popular sports are football, soccer, and basketball. Brown University's biggest sports rival is often considered to be Dartmouth College. The rivalry between Brown Bears and Dartmouth Big Green extends across various sports and carries a strong historical significance.

  • Brown University
    Providence, RI • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $65,146
    Out-of-State
    $65,146
    Acceptance Rate6%

    • Columbia University

    The most popular sports at Columbia include football, basketball, soccer, cross country, track & field, and wrestling. Columbia University's biggest sports rival is often considered to be the University of Pennsylvania (Penn).

  • Columbia University
    New York, NY • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $63,530
    Out-of-State
    $63,530
    Acceptance Rate4%

    • Cornell University

    Ice hockey, football, lacrosse, rowing, and basketball are among the top sports at Cornell University, attracting enthusiastic support and competitive performance within the Ivy League. Cornell University's biggest sports rival is often considered to be Harvard University. The rivalry between Cornell Big Red and Harvard Crimson extends across multiple sports, most notably in hockey.

  • Cornell University
    Ithaca, NY • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $63,200
    Out-of-State
    $63,200
    Acceptance Rate9%

    • Dartmouth College

    Dartmouth achieved success in various sports, including football, basketball, soccer, skiing, and rowing. Dartmouth's significant competitors include Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, and the University of Pennsylvania (Penn).

  • Dartmouth College
    Hanover, NH • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $62,658
    Out-of-State
    $62,658
    Acceptance Rate6%

    • Harvard University

    Harvard's athletic program has a rich history and has secured championships in sports such as football, basketball, soccer, rowing, ice hockey, and many others. The football matchup between Yale Bulldogs and Harvard Crimson, known as "The Game," is one of the oldest and most celebrated rivalries in college sports.

  • Harvard University
    Cambridge, MA • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $55,587
    Out-of-State
    $55,587
    Acceptance Rate5%

    • University of Pennsylvania

    Penn has consistently been a competitive member, earning numerous conference championships in various sports. The university has had success in football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and track and field. The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) has a longstanding and intense sports rivalry with Princeton University. The rivalry between the Penn Quakers and Princeton Tigers spans across multiple sports, most notably in football and basketball.

  • University of Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia, PA • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $61,710
    Out-of-State
    $61,710
    Acceptance Rate6%

    • Princeton University

    Princeton University has a strong athletic program and has secured championships in sports such as football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming, and track and field. Princeton's biggest sports rival is often considered to be the University of Pennsylvania (Penn). The rivalry extends beyond athletics and includes academic and historical competition between the two universities.

  • Princeton University
    Princeton, NJ • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $56,010
    Out-of-State
    $56,010
    Acceptance Rate4%

    • Yale University

    Yale University has won multiple Ivy League championships in sports such as football, basketball, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, and others. Yale University's biggest sports rival is Harvard University. The football matchup between Yale Bulldogs and Harvard Crimson, known as "The Game," is one of the oldest and most celebrated rivalries in college sports.

  • Yale University
    New Haven, CT • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $62,250
    Out-of-State
    $62,250
    Acceptance Rate5%

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