<p>Which are the best colleges for finance major (Ivy League included and excluded) in terms of study environment, fun, placements etc.?</p>
<p>UPenn (in the Wharton School) is the only one of the 8 Ivy League colleges that offers a finance major (although Columbia now offers a “Financial Economics” major). Other US News top 20 universities that offer finance majors: Duke, Georgetown, Notre Dame, and Washington University in St. Louis. </p>
<p>Here’s a list that might give you more ideas (although it does not seem to state any criteria for including the schools it chooses):
<a href=“http://education-portal.com/articles/Best_Schools_and_Colleges_with_a_Finance_Major.html”>http://education-portal.com/articles/Best_Schools_and_Colleges_with_a_Finance_Major.html</a></p>
<p>Major public universities (the state flagships) probably offer the broadest selection of schools with finance majors along with big sports and Greek scenes. However, they usually don’t have very good need-based financial aid for out-of-state students. So if cost is a concern, first check what is available at public universities in your own state. </p>