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Princeton University
Snapshot
Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
4%
SAT Range
1500-1580
ACT Range
34-35
Student/Faculty Ratio
8:1
Total Enrollments
8,922
Total Cost
$84,040
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$19,811
Overall Rating
A- Excellent
Main Address
1 Nassau Hall
Princeton, NJ 08544-0070
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Rankings
Overall Rankings
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
#1 of 980
Social Sciences
#1 of 1,292
History
#15 of 1,208
English Language And Literature/Letters
#18 of 1,309
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
#23 of 1,457
Architecture And Related Services
#35 of 246
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
#51 of 504
Philosophy And Religious Studies
#52 of 1,023
Overall Scores
A+
Admissions & Acceptance
A+
Retention & Graduation
A+
Instructors & Faculty
B+
Financial Resources

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Summary
What makes Princeton University unique?

Princeton University is a private university founded in 1746 in the suburban college town of Princeton, New Jersey. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of just over 5,000 students who attend classes on a 600-acre campus. Princeton is one of the “Big Three” Ivy League institutions and conducts classes on a semester-based academic calendar with tuition and fees for students totaling over $52,000.

Princeton is known for its unique residential living system that groups students into what has been colloquially called “eating clubs,” or dorms that have a central kitchen for the residents to frequent as a collective. There are also over 500 student groups and clubs including a university radio station, student-run newspaper, and a storied Princeton Tiger’s athletic program. 

Princeton has a rich academic network and has graduated Supreme Court Justices, Fortune 500 billionaires, and multiple Secretaries of Defense. The university boasts a massive $26 billion-dollar endowment that translates to a $2 billion annual budget that sustains this globally recognized and affluent center for learning. Notable alumni include Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, former President James Madison, and former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama.

Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(609) 258-3000
Location
1 Nassau Hall
Princeton, NJ 08544-0070
Setting
Small City
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2023)
Completion Rate (2023)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2023) 8,922
Men 52%
Women 48%
Total Enrollments (2023) 8,922
White 33%
International (Non-Citizen) 24%
Asian 19%
Hispanic or Latino 9%
Black or African American 7%
Multiracial 6%
Unknown 4%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2023)
$59,710
Out of State Tuition (2023)
$59,710
Books
$1,050
On Campus Room & Board
$19,380
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* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2023) 2,570
Bachelor's 55%
Master's 27%
Doctoral 18%
Certificate 0%
Total Awards (2023) 2,570
Human and Social Sciences 30%
Mathematics and Science 21%
Engineering 15%
Business 15%
Computer Technology 11%
Education and Liberal Arts 5%
Agriculture 2%
Art and Design 1%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Accreditation
Accredited By
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized Accreditations
Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
  • Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

Alumni & Student Reviews
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4.57145 Based on 7 Reviews
Career Preparation
A-
Students and Culture
A
Facilities
A+
Activities and Groups
A+
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