Most of us have heard of at least one college dropout who became a successful billionaire. But most of the world’s wealthiest people hold a bachelor’s degree from different universities across the world. The social elitism, prestige and fast-track career progression often associated with education from one of the world’s top universities, undoubtedly provides a springboard towards wealth creation and for some high achievers to attain billionaire status. Among the billionaires who completed their undergraduate education, a few schools stand out.
Here are the top 10 universities with the most billionaire alumni in the world.
| Rank | College | No. of billionaires |
| 1. | Harvard University | 29 |
| 2. | University of Pennsylvania | 28 |
| 3. | Stanford University | 28 |
| 4. | Yale University | 21 |
| 5. | Mumbai University | 20 |
| 6. | Cornell University | 18 |
| 7. | University of Southern California | 15 |
| 8. | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 14 |
| 9. | Columbia University | 11 |
| 10. | Princeton University | 11 |
| University of California, Berkeley | 11 |
