Recently, Altrata, a US data consulting firm, released a global ranking of college alumni and billionaires.

This ranking defines individuals with a net asset value exceeding $30 million (approximately RMB 200 million) as Ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals. Based on this criterion, over 350000 people worldwide have been included in the income.

Harvard University consistently ranks first in the rankings of local universities in the United States, with the vast majority being private elite universities

Among local universities in the United States, Harvard University leads by a large margin with 17660 ultra-high net worth alumni, firmly ranking first!

Alumni donations are the most important source of donations for American universities. Seeing such a large number of wealthy alumni at Harvard, it is not surprising why Harvard is "incredibly wealthy"!

Following Harvard University closely are Stanford University (7972 students) and Pennsylvania University (7517 students).

Among the top 20 universities in the United States with the most alumni among billionaires, the vast majority are elite private universities, except for a few public universities such as the University of Texas (which typically have several times the size of students compared to private universities).

Rich people attend elite private universities, and graduates from elite private universities earn a lot of money - it is not difficult to see that education in the United States has long entered the "inner circle" of small circles.

Altrata's report also points out that a strong alumni network is an important factor in the personal social network and job search of graduates, and attending prestigious schools is largely a form of "circle building".

The National University of Singapore ranks second among non US universities, while Peking University and Tsinghua University are also on the list

In addition to American universities, Altrata also ranks non American universities.

Among them, the University of Cambridge in the UK ranks first (4149 people), the National University of Singapore ranks second (3654 people), and the University of Oxford in the UK ranks third (3346 people);

Peking University and Tsinghua University in China are also on the list. Peking University ranked 8th with 1101 people, and Tsinghua University ranked 9th with 1100 people.

What is the significance of the list? A strong alumni network benefits the school and alumni greatly

What is the significance of this list? What are the benefits of having wealthy and influential alumni?

The ranking party directly provided the answer on the official website!

Rich and/or influential alumni in the business world provide sustained opportunities for educational institutions. These alumni are potential important donors in fundraising, whether as private donors or senior management personnel promoting corporate donations.

Rich and influential alumni usually have good relationships and can provide networking opportunities for students and recent alumni. These important alumni, along with their status, achievements, networks, and sometimes celebrities, can help enhance an institution's reputation

A strong alumni network can provide benefits to graduates for a long time after completing their degrees. These networks provide lifelong learning, social, and career opportunities for school graduates, giving back to the school community in various ways for exchange, such as guiding students, joining regional clubs, and participating in campus activities.