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It depends on what criterion you want to consider.
The Jesuit university with the highest overall ranking among Colleges and Universities in the U.S. is Georgetown University. Georgetown also has the highest number of students among Jesuit universities, at about 17,000; it is the most selective Catholic university, and the oldest Catholic university in the U.S.
Boston College, Fordham, and Marquette also rank in the top 100. (The highest ranking Catholic university by this measure is the University of Notre Dame, which is not Jesuit).
The oldest Jesuit university worldwide is the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. It was founded in 1551 and counts among its alumni 17 popes and 72 saints and beati (Blessed). It is widely considered the best of the pontifical universities, though there is no official ranking.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe National Autonomous University of Mexico
(Mexico is considered part of North America and the UNAM was founded in 1551.- KT)
Harvard is the oldest in US, don't know if there was any before that in whole of North America.
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∙ 11y agoBoston Latin School in Boston, Mass. is the oldest public school in America. It was founded April 23, 1635.
It was started by Rev. John Cotton who wanted to create a school modeled after the Free Grammar School in Boston, England, in which Latin and Greek were taught. The school was publicly funded and the first classes were held in the home of Philemon Pormort, the school's master.
Believe it or not five of the 56 signers of the U.S. Constitution attended Boston Latin: John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Treat Paine, and William Hooper.
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∙ 15y agoGeorgetown University
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What are some Jesuit colleges in the United States?
There are 28 Jesuit colleges in the US. Some include Boston College, Canisius College, College of the Holy Cross, Creighton University, Fairfield University.
Where is Wheeling Jesuit University located?
Wheeling Jesuit University is located in the state of West Virginia.
What is the motto of Wheeling Jesuit University?
Wheeling Jesuit University's motto is 'Luceat Lux Vestra'.
Is there a Jesuit University in Iraq?
yes. Google Jesuit university Iraq and you will see a page all about it
When was Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University created?
Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University was created in 1934.
What kind of school is Fordham University?
A private, Jesuit university.
What is a Jesuit institution?
The phrase "Jesuit institution" refers to a school, college, or university run by the Society of Jesus.
What are the two oldest us university are in new jersey?
Princeton University (1746) and Rutgers (1766)
What are the Jesuit universities?
There are hundreds of Jesuit universities worldwide, and a full list can be found in related links. The American Jesuit universities are Boston College, Canisius College, Le Moyne College, Spring Hill College, College of the Holy Cross, Creighton University, Fairfield University, Fordham University, Georgetown University, Gonzaga University, John Carroll University, Loyola Marymount University, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University Maryland, Loyola University New Orleans, Marquette University, Regis University, Rockhurst University, St. Joseph's University, St. Peter's University, St. Louis University, Santa Clara University, Seattle University, Wheeling Jesuit University, Xavier University, University of Detroit Mercy, University of San Francisco, and The University of Scranton.
When was Wheeling Jesuit University created?
Wheeling Park High School was created in 1976.
Is Seattle University a private or public school?
Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university, so it is considered private.
What is eighth oldest college in the US?
The eight oldest college or university is Rutgers located in New Jersey. It was established in 1766.
