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Princeton University
Princeton University
PRINCETON, NJ . 4 Year 4.0
#5 in Best Colleges in America
1 NASSAU HALL PRINCETON, NJ 08544

Overview

Princeton University is a private research university in New Jersey, USA. It is a founding member of the Association of American Universities and a member of the Ivy League, with a history dating back to 1746. The university has a strong faculty and has made outstanding achievements in many disciplines. It ranks among the top universities in the world and has trained many Nobel Prize winners and outstanding talents from all walks of life.

Rankings

  • 2

    #2 in Best Colleges for Public Policy in America

  • 5

    #5 in Best Colleges in America

  • 3

    #3 in Best Colleges for Anthropology and Sociology in America

  • Best Colleges for Public Policy in America 2 of 643
  • Best Colleges for Anthropology and Sociology in America 3 of 762
  • Best Test Optional Colleges in America 4 of 1,454

Academics

  • A+Academics
  • A+Value
  • A+Diversity
  • ACampus
  • A Athletics
  • B+Party Scene
  • A+Professors
  • B+Location
  • A Dorms
  • A Campus Food
  • A+Student Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Computer Science
    150 Graduates
  • Public Policy Analysis
    123 Graduates
  • Economics
    93 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    72 Graduates
  • Engineering
    54 Graduates
  • History
    54 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    49 Graduates
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    46 Graduates
  • Mathematics
    41 Graduates
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
    40 Graduates

Admissions

  • January 1
    Application Deadline
  • 4%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $70
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1460-1570
  • ACT Range
    33-35
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Recommended
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $47,136
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    66%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    98%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    87%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    5,240 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    81
  • Undergrads Over 25
    1%
  • Pell Grant
    18%
  • Varsity Athletes
    19%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    5:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Ivy League
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS

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