Top Universities in the United States: A Guide to the Nation’s Most Famous Institutions

There are many famous universities in the United States, including:
- Harvard University
- Yale University
- Princeton University
- Stanford University
- Columbia University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- University of Pennsylvania
- California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
- Duke University
- University of Chicago
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These universities are known for their high-quality education and research programs, and many of them are highly ranked globally. Many other universities in the United States are also well-known and highly regarded, so this list is not exhaustive.