Oldest U.S. Universities and Colleges

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The Question:

What are the oldest colleges and universities in the United States?

These are the oldest U.S. universities and colleges. The date listed is the year each institution became a bachelor's degree-granting institution.

Here is a link to more information about all U.S. accredited four-year institutions offering at least a Bachelor's degree.

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