Princeton University: Review & Facts

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Princeton University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 8,845 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1746 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Princeton, New Jersey.

Academic Offerings

At Princeton University you can get your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
49
Princeton University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 49 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Social Work, and Chemistry. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Princeton University is excellent at 97% (well above New Jersey average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
97%
Good
The graduation rate at Princeton University is outstanding: 99%.

Student to faculty ratio at Princeton University is great -- 5:1. Read more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - around $57,500 a year. The additional fees at Princeton University (not included in tuition costs) are around $900; this comes to $58,400 per year.

Read the details about Princeton University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
6%
Hard
As reported in recent data, 38,019 applications were submitted and 2,167 were accepted, so it is extremely challenging to get admitted at this school.

The school will consider accepting your advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Princeton University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$11,000
High
Princeton University offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Princeton University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Princeton University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 5,600 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is high: approximately $11,000 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Princeton University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Princeton University appears to be a very dangerous school. The college has been investigated by the government for possible crime reporting violations. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Princeton University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Princeton University
1 Nassau Hall
Princeton, New Jersey
08544-0070, USA
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