Joe Biden attended the University of Delaware for his undergraduate studies and Syracuse University for law school.

Undergraduate Years

Joe Biden enrolled at the University of Delaware in Newark from 1961 to 1965, earning a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in history and political science (and a minor in English). He graduated with a "C" average, ranking 506th out of 688 in his class, but stayed close to home as a first- generation college student from Delaware. This state school choice made him the first president since Ronald Reagan to earn his bachelor's from a public university rather than an Ivy League institution.

Law School Path

After undergrad, Biden pursued his Juris Doctor at Syracuse University College of Law , starting in 1965 and finishing in 1968. He met his first wife, Neilia Hunter, during spring break of his junior year at Delaware and followed her to New York, balancing studies with early political ambitions. Ranked near the bottom of his law class (76th out of 85), he still launched a career in public service right after, becoming a county councilman at age 29.

Fun Fact: Honorary Degrees

Biden has collected over a dozen honorary doctorates, including from his alma maters—University of Delaware (2004) and Syracuse (2009) —plus recent ones like Morehouse College (2024) where he spoke at commencement amid student protests. Here's a quick list of notables:

  • University of Scranton (1976)
  • Delaware State University (2003)
  • Howard University (2023)
  • Morehouse College (2024)

His education story highlights affordability struggles, influencing policies like student debt relief during his presidency (2021-2025).

TL;DR: University of Delaware (BA, 1965) and Syracuse University (JD, 1968).

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