Princeton University
Princeton University 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.
Princeton University Review
Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Princeton University.
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Accreditation Information
Specialized Institution 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
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 7 Reviews-
Alumni
Economics, Class of 1976Princeton is a liberal arts school with limited training in specific tools, but is an environment where learning is valued, so I felt prepared to acquire whatever skills I needed.
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2010There is a system where one can reach out to alumni. There are also career counselors (e.g.: pre-law advisor).
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Alumni
French and Italian, Class of 2006Alumni networks, internship and summer programs
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Alumni
History, Class of 1984Good alumni network, helpful career counseling (most useful up to 5 years out)
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 7 Reviews-
Alumni
Economics, Class of 1976There is no single culture or typical student. But most students are driven to want to be the best (and willing to do the work to get there).
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2010Competitive but accepting of others. Everyone is used to being a high-achiever, so one is made to feel ashamed of wanting to work very hard for high grades.
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Alumni
Mathematics, Class of 2014They were very smart and hard-working.
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Alumni
History, Class of 1984Brilliant and fun. Culture suffers from usual "correctness" issues, periodically.
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
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Alumni
Economics, Class of 1976Ivy League -- excellent facilities. The student gym is showing it's age. Dining halls, labs, etc are all state of the art.
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2010High quality, usually the latest model/edition/version. There is old, historic architecture so those buildings tend to be more difficult to modernize, but generally there is no real difference. Many of the dorms have been recently renovated. Dining halls (especially the older ones) have a very nice environment to sit and eat within.
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Alumni
French and Italian, Class of 2006Excellent quality, well-funded (no surprise)
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
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Alumni
Economics, Class of 1976Princeton students are all over the map with regard to interests and activities. So there is a student group for almost any activity, and there is leeway to create a new group if there is a critical mass of interested students.
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2010Eating clubs are very popular. Also sports teams (Division I and intramural)
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Alumni
History, Class of 1984Literally hundreds of activities --
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Alumni
BSE, Class of 1999Outdoor Action Various a capella and musical groups Athletics
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