11 Most Exclusive Private Clubs in America

5. The University Club of Washington DC

Location: Washington, DC

Founded in: 1904

Located about half a mile north of the White House, the University Club of Washington DC is one of the most exclusive private clubs in the nation’s capital. Much of its fame is owed to its first president, William Howard Taft, a man behind the club’s motto: “Enter all of ye who have a degree of good fellowship and learning.” Like other university clubs in the country, you have to own a university-level degree in any field before you are even considered for a membership. Since 2000, the club gives the Tewaaraton Award to the best male and female college lacrosse players, honoring the tradition of Native Americans who invented the sport. Notable members include William Howard Taft, Tip O’Neill, Richard Nixon, Earl Warren, and Hugo Black.