What is a Public Ivy?
The term Public Ivy first appeared as the title of a 1985 book by Richard Moll, The Public Ivys: A Guide to America's Best Public Undergraduate Colleges and Universities. It defines a Public Ivy as a public university that provides “an Ivy League collegiate experience at a public school price," and identified eight national universities that meet the criteria:
- Miami University
- University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
- University of Virginia
- University of California (system)
- College of William & Mary
- University of Michigan
- University of Texas at Austin
- University of Vermont
At Miami, we think our Public Ivy heritage is more meaningful today than ever. Miami challenges and prepares ambitious students for lifelong success in a quintessentially collegiate setting that has inspired generations for more than 200 years; we welcome a diversity of people, ideas, and beliefs to a vibrant learning and discovery community that values, above all:
- Academic rigor
- Character
- Intellect
- Serving the public good
Miami continues to be recognized nationally as a Public Ivy. Check out the 2014-2015 Education Quest; the 2014 Niche.com, 2014 College Confidential college search site, Brand College Consulting, and DIY College Rankings, among others.