* Dartmouth College: He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1925 with a degree in English literature.
* Oxford University: After graduating from Dartmouth, he went to Oxford University to study for a master's degree in English literature. However, he left Oxford before completing his degree.
He also attended:
* Lincoln School: A private school in New York City where he attended for a year.
* Exeter Academy: A preparatory school in New Hampshire, where he was a student for a year.
While he attended several schools, Dartmouth College is the most well-known and important institution in his academic life.