Princeton University

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Princeton at a Glance

Location:
Princeton, NJ
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$35,340
Out-of-State Tuition:
$35,340
Room & Board:
$11,940
Average Financial Aid:
$30,242
Full-Time Undergrads:
5,069
Part-Time Undergrads:
0
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.princeton.edu
Admissions Website:
www.princeton.edu/admission
Financial Aid Website:
www.princeton.edu/admission/financialaid
Application Deadline:
January 1
Acceptance Rate:
9 %
Admission Difficulty:
Very Hard
Average SAT Scores:
2100–2370
Average ACT Scores:
31–35

Best Things

  • Strong academic program
  • Focus on campus undergraduate life
  • Renovated dorms
  • Tradition and strong alumni programs
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • The relative isolation of the town
  • Rainy springs
  • Old, outdated dorms
  • Crowded Stephens Fitness Center
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Engineering
  • Physical Sciences
  • Languages and Literature
  • More majors . . .

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Once students get past the relative isolation of Princeton, they immerse themselves in the multitude of campus academic and social activities, from political and humor publications to debate societies to eating clubs. The academic program is demanding, which students appreciate, and it prepares students for not only the work force but also top-notch graduate schools. The historic buildings and eating clubs give Princeton its own sort of feel that may not mesh well with all students but certainly provide Princeton undergrads with a plethora of traditions and opportunities that are characteristically Princeton.

Princeton is not just a school, it is an experience. Students who take full advantage of what Princeton has to offer have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented professors and scholars in the world on an idyllic campus. They graduate with one of the best undergraduate educations in the country and with all the connections the alumni experience has to offer. Some students may not realize the significance of the Princeton experience until they march on to Elm Drive for their graduating P-Rade, but the majority of students know how special the Princeton experience is by the time they are back from the woods on their pre-frosh Outdoor Action trip.

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Weather at Princeton University

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'15

Molecular Biology

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Fall and Spring

are the best seasons here. Campus is beautiful. Some snow in the winter--also beautiful.

Jan 25, 2012

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Campus Housing at Princeton University

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'15

Molecular Biology

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Butler

Butler has the best dorms I've ever seen on a college campus. I live in a suite with three other people, and we have A/C, heat, hardwood floors, and a bathroom to ourselves. No cockroaches.

Jan 25, 2012

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Scholarships at Princeton University

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'14

Psychology

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Great Financial Aid Program

The loan free program has allowed me to attend college so far without taking out any loans. They are pretty generous if you ask them to be.

Jan 03, 2012

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