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List of women presidents or chancellors of co-ed colleges and universities

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Current and former female presidents or chancellors of co-ed colleges and universities are listed in order of the inaugural year.

United States

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Australia

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Canada

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Ecuador

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New Zealand

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Philippines

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Turkey

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United Kingdom

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See also

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