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Where did Donald Trump go to college?

DONALD Trump attended two universities before finally obtaining his bachelor's degree in 1968.

He has often reminded voters that he has an Ivy League degree.

Donald Trump attended Fordham University and The University of Pennsylvania
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Donald Trump attended Fordham University and The University of Pennsylvania

Where did Donald Trump go to college?

During his elementary years, Trump attended the private Kew-Forest School from kindergarten through seventh grade.

At age 13, he was enrolled in the New York Military Academy, a private boarding school.

Trump's academic performance has been kept from becoming public knowledge.

Trump originally enrolled at Fordham University in in 1964.

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Trump attended Fordham University for two years before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania
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Trump attended Fordham University for two years before transferring to the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Wikipedia/chriscobar

After two years, he transferred from the Jesuit college in NYC to the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

What was Donald Trump's major and GPA?

Trump got his college degree in economics.

During his time at UPenn, the former president took undergraduate classes at the prestigious Wharton School of Business, but he didn't obtain his MBA.

Trump has repeatedly claimed that he graduated "first in his class" from Wharton.

Donald Trump obtained an economics degree from the University of Pennsylvania
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Donald Trump obtained an economics degree from the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Getty

However, according to , Trump, who graduated without honors, likely had a GPA of less than 3.4.

Forbes reported: "Some schools base honors on GPA percentile, but Wharton bases them simply on GPA, which means that in order to graduate without honors, his GPA had to have been less than a 3.40."

Tiffany, Don Jr., and Ivanka all followed in their father's footsteps by attending UPenn.

Trump's only son with wife , Barron, currently attends NYU Stern School of Business.

Donald previously revealed that Barron was also accepted at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Business.

Trump has repeatedly claimed he graduated 'first in his class', but he didn't
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Trump has repeatedly claimed he graduated 'first in his class', but he didn't

What is Donald Trump's net worth?

Former President Trump's net worth has increased to $8 billion as of October 29, according to Forbes, positioning him as the 357th wealthiest person globally.

In 2016, his net worth was $4.7 billion, but it decreased to $2.5 billion.

Trump dropped out of Forbes' top 400 richest Americans for the first time in 25 years back in 2021.

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The Trump Organization, managed by his sons Eric and Don Jr., owns luxurious properties such as Trump Tower in and Trump Turnberry in .

However, the pandemic's impact on real estate temporarily diminished his wealth.

Trump's main policy points

DONALD Trump closed the Republican National Convention on July 18, telling supporters he wanted to become president for "all Americans.

  • Implementing tax cuts, including no tax on tips
  • Protecting Social Security and Medicare - Trump said 'incomes will skyrocket and the middle class will prosper like never before'
  • Protecting borders - He pledged to end the 'border nightmare.' That means two things on day one - 'Drill baby Drill,' as he said, and close the borders
  • Finishing building the wall
  • Keeping our 'sons and daughters safe'
  • Replenishing the military and building a military 'dome' - Trump insisted he could stop wars with just a phone call and said no military would be able to penetrate the USA if he came into office
  • Ending the war in Ukraine and imposing tariffs on Iran
  • Vowing to "beat" China
  • Working to decrease prices and ease inflation
  • Bringing down the cost of energy
  • Making cities 'safe, clean and beautiful' again
  • Making it possible for Americans to buy gas-run cars by ending the electric vehicle mandate on the first day of his presidency
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