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Princeton at a Glance

Location:
Princeton, NJ
Setting:
Suburban
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$35,340
Out-of-State Tuition:
$35,340
Room & Board:
$11,940
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  • Old, outdated dorms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 . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat'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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Athletics at Princeton University

IjeomaJaykay

Psychology & Counseling '15

3.5
B

It's Okay.

I am not really involved in the athletics at Princeton. However, we have dedicated teams and coaches and the university is also very spirited and supported of groups, from football to the squash team.

May 21, 2012

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Health & Safety at Princeton University

IjeomaJaykay

Psychology & Counseling '15

4.6
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Really Safe.

Princeton University is a really safe environment-- I never feel endangered walking through campus at night. Public safety is everywhere, and if you need help medically, the Health Center is always open.

May 21, 2012

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Facilities at Princeton University

IjeomaJaykay

Psychology & Counseling '15

4.2
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It Could Be Better.

I think that the university has a lot to offer with a very diverse assortment of things to take part in. However, it would be nice for there to be more information about these facilities-- more media.

May 21, 2012

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User rating for Princeton University is 4.6 out of 5 based on 347 user reviews.

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