Every U.S. President Ranked by IQ

Woodrow Wilson was the only U.S. president with a Ph.D., earning his doctorate in political science from Johns Hopkins. Before entering politics, he was president of Princeton University and a respected scholar of government. His books and lectures shaped early 20th-century political thought, emphasizing moral leadership and the responsibilities of democratic nations.

As president, he used his intellect to craft ambitious visions—reforming banking, reducing tariffs, and founding the League of Nations after World War I. His idealism sometimes outpaced practicality, but his belief in rational, ethical governance left a lasting mark on global diplomacy and America’s role in world affairs.