Founded prior to American Independence in 1776, the first universities established in America are referred to as the Colonial Nine. Christian ministry was a key factor in the founding of these institutions as their desire was to train literate, white, male clergy members (Brubacher & Rudy, 2004).
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| Founded 1636, Harvard College | | | |
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| Founded 1693, College of William and Mary |
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| Founded 1701, Yale College |
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| Founded 1746, College of New Jersey |
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| Founded 1751, Philadelphia Academy |
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| Founded 1754, King's College |
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| Founded 1764, Rhode Island College |
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| Founded 1766, Queen's College |
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| Founded 1769, Dartmouth College |
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