2006-10-22 01:35:59 · 5 answers · asked by cj 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
False. I believe that it is William & Marys, but not 100% sure.
2006-10-22 01:43:39 · answer #1 · answered by Walking Man 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Harvard was the first college in the USA (founded 1636).
William and Mary was founded second -- in 1693.
But since you spcifically ask about Universities -- the first University in what is now the USA is The University of Pennsylvania (founded 1740). It is the country's fourth institution of higher learning -- but the first university.
2006-10-22 10:11:38 · answer #2 · answered by Ranto 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Harvard is definitely the oldest USA university (founded 1636) but not the oldest in the western hemisphere.
2006-10-22 09:50:56 · answer #3 · answered by matt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
false
2006-10-22 08:38:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
true
2006-10-22 20:54:46 · answer #5 · answered by yofatcat1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋