Princeton University
Princeton University is one of the most well know and prestigious universities in the United States. It is consistently recognized as one of the top universities for excellence in research and academics. Adding to its acclaim, Princeton employs an education approach that emphasizes the importance of independent study.
At the undergraduate level, Princetone offers a large selection of bachelor's of arts and science degrees. Undergraduates approaching their fourth year are required to perform an independent research project within the scope of their chosen major. Depending on your chosen field of study, your reserch project can vary from scientic research to a liberal arts study.
If you're looking for an accredited graduate studies program Princeton offers a variety of choices. At Princeton you'll find a large selection of master's degrees, Ph.D. programs as well as continuing education options designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body. The graduate study program does not employ a traditional credit-based system, and your graduate advisor will work with you to develop a suitable curriculum.
Princeton is one of the more expensive colleges in nation, but one of highest quality educations doesn't come cheap. However, the university does provide it students with a variety of financial assistance options. Princeton provides qualifying students with several need-based financial aid programs that don't ever have to be repaid. If you're set on going to Princeton don't let the high price tag get in the way.
Princeton is an Ivy League school, and only the most qualified, dedicated students get in. To learn more about Princeton University contact the school directly and speak with an admissions officer.
Admission Office
Box 430
Princeton, NJ 08544-0430
(609) 258-3060
Fax: (609) 258-6743
uaoffice@princeton.edu
Contact: Janet Rapelye
Dean of Admission
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Main Address
Box 430
Princeton, NJ 08542
(609) 258-3000
www.princeton.edu
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Size
Total undergrads: 4,981
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,243
Degree-seeking undergrads: 4,878
Graduate enrollment: 2,516
Setting
Suburban setting
Large town (10,000 - 49,999)
Residential campus
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Degrees offered:
 Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
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Admissions Information
Application Fee
College has an application fee: Yes
Regular application fee: $60
Online application fee: $60
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Enrollment Rates
Percent applicants admitted: 46%
Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 88%
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Tuition & Fees
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Estimated Annual Expenses |
'07-2008 |
'08-2009 |
'09-2010 |
'10-2011 |
% change '09-'11 |
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Tuition and fees |
$33,000 |
$34,290 |
$35,340 |
$36,640 |
+3.68% |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,145 |
$1,200 |
$1,260 |
$1,200 |
-4.76% |
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Living Arrangement - On Campus |
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Room and Board |
$10,980 |
$11,405 |
$11,680 |
$11,940 |
+2.23% |
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Other |
$2,850 |
$2,935 |
$2,980 |
$2,935 |
-1.51% |
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Living Arrangement - Off Campus |
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Room and Board |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
0.00% |
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Other |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
0.00% |
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Total Expenses |
'07-2008 |
'08-2009 |
'09-2010 |
'10-2011 |
% change '09-'11 |
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In-state On Campus |
$47,975 |
$49,830 |
$51,260 |
$52,715 |
+2.84% |
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In-state Off Campus |
$34,145 |
$35,490 |
$36,600 |
$37,840 |
+3.39% |
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In-state with Family |
$34,145 |
$35,490 |
$36,600 |
$37,840 |
+3.39% |
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Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees
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Tuition for In-state Students
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$36,640 |
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In-state Student Fees
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$1,450 |
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Tuition for Out-of-state Students
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$36,640 |
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Out-of-state Fees
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$1,450 |
Financial Aid
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Type of Aid
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Students
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Percent
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Amount
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Average Per Student
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All students financial aid |
716 |
58% |
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Grant or scholarship aid |
713 |
57% |
$23,136,189 |
$32,449 |
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• Federal grants |
124 |
10% |
$743,405 |
$5,995 |
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• Pell grants |
122 |
10% |
$392,530 |
$3,217 |
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• Other federal grants |
120 |
10% |
$350,875 |
$2,924 |
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State/local government grant or scholarships |
18 |
1% |
$47,844 |
$2,658 |
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Institutional grants or scholarships |
713 |
57% |
$22,344,940 |
$31,339 |
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Student loan aid |
146 |
12% |
$478,342 |
$3,276 |
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• Federal student loans |
51 |
4% |
$200,999 |
$3,941 |
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• Other student loans |
107 |
9% |
$277,343 |
$2,592 |
All Majors and Programs
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BA/BS
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MA/MS
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PhD
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AA/AS
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CERT
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Total of All Education Programs |
1113 |
491 |
291 |
– |
– |
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Architecture and Related Services |
15 |
29 |
– |
– |
– |
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Architecture |
15 |
29 |
– |
– |
– |
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Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies |
23 |
9 |
10 |
– |
– |
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East Asian Studies |
10 |
– |
5 |
– |
– |
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Near and Middle Eastern Studies |
13 |
9 |
5 |
– |
– |
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Biology and Biomedical Sciences |
93 |
38 |
20 |
– |
– |
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Ecology |
37 |
9 |
3 |
– |
– |
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Molecular Biology |
56 |
29 |
17 |
– |
– |
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Business, Administration, Marketing, Management, and Related Services |
– |
28 |
– |
– |
– |
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Finance, General |
– |
28 |
– |
– |
– |
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Engineering |
221 |
102 |
73 |
– |
– |
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Chemical Engineering |
36 |
12 |
11 |
– |
– |
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Civil Engineering, General |
18 |
8 |
7 |
– |
– |
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Computer Engineering, General |
44 |
19 |
10 |
– |
– |
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
31 |
34 |
28 |
– |
– |
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Mechanical Engineering |
37 |
22 |
11 |
– |
– |
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Operations Research |
55 |
7 |
6 |
– |
– |
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English Language, Composition and Literature/letters |
58 |
2 |
4 |
– |
– |
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English Language and Literature, General |
58 |
2 |
4 |
– |
– |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
73 |
28 |
20 |
– |
– |
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General |
16 |
5 |
7 |
– |
– |
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Comparative Literature |
26 |
4 |
4 |
– |
– |
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French Language and Literature |
10 |
1 |
3 |
– |
– |
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German Language and Literature |
5 |
4 |
3 |
– |
– |
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General |
8 |
2 |
2 |
– |
– |
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Spanish Language and Literature |
8 |
12 |
1 |
– |
– |
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History |
80 |
19 |
17 |
– |
– |
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History, General |
80 |
19 |
17 |
– |
– |
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Human Services, General |
76 |
96 |
10 |
– |
– |
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Public Policy Analysis, General |
76 |
96 |
10 |
– |
– |
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Mathematics and Statistics |
31 |
11 |
22 |
– |
– |
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Applied Mathematics, General |
– |
7 |
6 |
– |
– |
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Mathematics, General |
31 |
4 |
16 |
– |
– |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Physical Sciences |
72 |
65 |
51 |
– |
– |
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Astrophysics |
6 |
4 |
4 |
– |
– |
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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General |
– |
3 |
3 |
– |
– |
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Chemistry, General |
33 |
21 |
19 |
– |
– |
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Geological and Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other |
4 |
13 |
5 |
– |
– |
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Physics, General |
29 |
24 |
20 |
– |
– |
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Psychology |
56 |
5 |
12 |
– |
– |
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Psychology, General |
56 |
5 |
12 |
– |
– |
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Social Sciences |
281 |
44 |
47 |
– |
– |
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Anthropology |
40 |
2 |
5 |
– |
– |
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Demography and Population Studies |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Economics, General |
97 |
22 |
15 |
– |
– |
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Political Science and Government, General |
102 |
13 |
15 |
– |
– |
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Sociology |
42 |
7 |
12 |
– |
– |
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Visual and Performing Arts |
32 |
15 |
5 |
– |
– |
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
25 |
9 |
5 |
– |
– |
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Music, General |
7 |
6 |
– |
– |
– |
Above data represents first majors only.
(-) Indicates that a program is not offered at this level.
Undergraduate College Majors
Architecture & Related Programs
 Architecture B
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies
East Asian Studies B
Near/Middle Eastern Studies B
Arts, Visual & Performing
Art History/Criticism/Conservation B
Music - General B
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Ecology B
Molecular Biology B
Engineering
Chemical Engineering B
Civil Engineering B
Computer Engineering - General B
Electrical/Communications Engineering B
Mechanical Engineering B
Operations Research B
English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature - General B
Foreign Language & Literature
Classics B
Comparative Literature B
German B
Italian B
Slavic B
Spanish B
History
History - General B
Mathematics
Mathematics - General B
Philosophy & Religion
Philosophy B
Religion/Religious Studies B
Physical Sciences
Astrophysics B
Chemistry B
Geology B
Physics B
Psychology
Psychology - General B
Public Administration & Services
Public Administration B
Social Sciences
Anthropology B
Economics B
Political Science/Government B
Sociology B
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Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
A = Associate degree
B = Bachelor's degree
C = Certificate or diploma
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History
Princeton University, originally called the College of New Jersey, was founded by the New Light Presbyterians in 1746 as a school designed to train ministers. Ten years later the college was moved to Princeton, New Jersey. John Witherspoon, Princeton's fifth President, changed the college's focus from a strictly religious university that trained ministers to a more secular school designed to prepare a new generation of American leaders.
Princeton University's sole campus structure was Nassau Hall until 1803 when it undertook the construction of an additional hall, Stanhope Hall. In 1803 the role of Nassau Hall shifted from an all-purpose building to its present role as the administrative building for the University.
In 1868 James McCosh was appointed president of Princeton University. During his twenty years of service, he helped to lift the institution out of a low period, brought on by the American Civil War, by overhauling the school's curriculum, expanding its educational offering into the sciences, and overseeing the addition of numerous buildings to the school's campus. McCosh Hall is named after James McCosh.
In 1896, the school officially changed it name from the College of New Jersey to Princeton University in honor of the city where it was located. During 1896 the college became an actual university and underwent a massive expansion program.
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