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Bill Clinton: Oxford University
- The former President of the United States won a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University from 1968 to 1970.
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Chelsea Clinton: Oxford University
- Bill and Hillary Clinton's daughter completed her master's degree at Oxford in 2003. She then returned to the university and received a PhD in international relations in 2014.
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Meryl Streep and Louisa Gummer: Yale University
- The veteran actress graduated from the Yale School of Drama in 1975, and her daughter Louisa attended an acting course at Yale University in 2016.
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Joseph and John F. Kennedy: Harvard University
- Former US President John F. Kennedy graduated from Harvard in 1940, following in the footsteps of his father, Joseph Kennedy, who graduated in 1912.
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Caroline Kennedy: Harvard University
- Caroline Kennedy kept her family's tradition as Harvard alumni going and received her BA in arts from Radcliffe College at Harvard in 1980.
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Lloyd and Beau Bridges: UCLA
- Both father and son attended UCLA. Lloyd Bridges first studied at UCLA before graduating from UC Berkeley in 1936. His son, Beau, played basketball in his freshman year at UCLA, before being transferred to the University of Hawaii.
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George H.W. and George W. Bush: Yale University
- Both former US Presidents George H.W. Bush and his son, George W. Bush, graduated from Yale University; the elder in 1948, and the son in 1968.
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Barbara Bush: Yale University
- Barbara Bush followed in her father and grandfather's footsteps and graduated from Yale in 2004.
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Meg Ryan and Jack Quaid: New York University
- The actress studied journalism at New York University at one point, though she dropped out to pursue her acting career. Her son, on the other hand, attended NYU's Tisch School of the Arts from 2010 to 2013.
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Barack Obama: Harvard University
- The former President of the United States graduated from Harvard School of Law in 1991.
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Michelle Obama: Harvard University
- And so did his wife and former First Lady, Michelle Obama. Though she graduated two years before Barack, in 1988.
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Malia Obama: Harvard University
- Malia is perpetuating the family's legacy at Harvard. Barack and Michelle Obama's oldest daughter enrolled at Harvard University in 2017.
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Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal: Columbia University
- Both brother and sister attended the same college. Maggie Gyllenhaal graduated in English literature in 1998, but Jake Gyllenhaal dropped out after two years to pursue his acting career.
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Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal: Columbia University
- Their mother, the famous screenwriter Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal, earned a master's degree in psychology from Columbia University.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt: Harvard University
- President Franklin D. Roosevelt is another Harvard alumnus. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in history in 1903.
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James, Franklin D. Jr., and John Roosevelt: Harvard University
- His sons followed in his footsteps. James Roosevelt graduated in 1930, Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. in 1937, and John A. Roosevelt got his degree in 1938.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Hall: Northwestern University
- The actress studied at Northwestern's School of Communication in the 1980s, and so did her husband, Brad Hall. The pair reportedly met there.
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Charlie Hall: Northwestern University
- Their son, Charlie, followed in his parents' footsteps and enrolled at Northwestern University in 2015.
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Lady Bird and Lynda Bird Johnson Robb: University of Texas
- Former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson (left), wife of President Lyndon B. Johnson, graduated from UT in 1933. Her daughter, Lynda Bird Johnson Robb (right), is also a University of Texas alumna.
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Madonna: University of Michigan
- Madonna attended the University of Michigan from 1976 to 1978, dropping out to study dance in New York City.
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Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon: University of Michigan
- Her daughter Lourdes followed in her mom's footsteps and attended the University of Michigan from 2014 to 2018.
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Jimmy Carter: Georgia Tech
- The former US President attended Georgia Tech for one year in 1942, but ended up graduating from the US Naval Academy in 1946.
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Jack Carter: Georgia Tech
- His son, Jack Carter, stayed a bit longer and graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1972.
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Maria Shriver and Christina Schwarzenegger: Georgetown University
- The journalist and former First Lady of California graduated from Georgetown with a bachelor's degree in American studies in 1977. Her's and Arnold Schwarzenegger's daughter Christina graduated from Georgetown in 2013.
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John McCain: US Naval Academy
- The late US Senator John McCain attended the US Naval Academy and famously pursued a military career.
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Jack McCain: US Naval Academy
- His son, Jack McCain, graduated in 2009 from the US Naval Academy.
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Kingman, Alden, and Jordana Brewster: Yale University
- The 'Fast & Furious' actress graduated from Yale in 2003. Her grandfather, Kingman Brewster Jr., and her father, Alden Brewster, also graduated from Yale. In fact, Kingman Brewster Jr. was the president of Yale from 1963 to 1977.
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Donald Trump: University of Pennsylvania
- The former US President graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968.
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Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Tiffany Trump: University of Pennsylvania
- Three of his children followed in his footsteps, with Donald Trump Jr. graduating from the Wharton School in 2000, Ivanka Trump in 2004, and Tiffany Trump in 2016, though Tiffany graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences instead.
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Joe and Beau Biden: Syracuse University
- Both the US President and his late son graduated from law school at Syracuse University, Joe in 1968 and Beau in 1994. Sources: (Ranker) See also: Celebrity kids reveal what it's like to have famous parents
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Famous parents and kids who went to the same college/university
These kids followed in their parents' footsteps
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Going to college or university is an important part of many people's lives, and indeed a rite of passage. While many stars choose not to pursue higher education, some go as far as studying for doctorate degrees. Throughout history, many famous parents and children have attended the same universities—and some quite prestigious ones, such as Harvard, Yale, and Oxford. In fact, some have done so for generations!
Browse through the following gallery and discover who attended where throughout the years.
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