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Princeton , NJ 08544-0070
(609) 258-3000
www.princeton.edu Campus Virtual Tour

Setting

Large suburb

Enrollment

4,829

Full time

4,829

Part time

0

Men full time

2,591

Women full time

2,238

Region Campus Street View

Mission Statement

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Princeton University More Information

Type of School

Four or more years , Private not-for-profit

Religious affiliation

None

Highest degree offered

Doctoral

Calendar

Semester

Distance learning opportunities

No

Princeton University Diversity

American Indian/Alaskan Native

1%

Asian/Pacific Islander

14%

Black/Non-Hispanic

9%

Hispanic

7%

White/Non-Hispanic

58%

Non-Resident Alien

9%

Race/ethnicity unknown

3%

Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.
Princeton University Admission Basics

Admissions office phone number

-

Open admission policy

No

Undergraduate Application fee

$65

Applied

18,942

Admitted

1,838

Enrolled

1,244

Admitted %

10%

Princeton University Admission factors

Admission test scores

Required

Secondary school GPA

Recommended

Secondary school rank

Recommended

Secondary school record

Required

TOEFL

Required

Completion of college preparatory program

Recommended

Recommendations

Required

Formal demonstration of competencies

Recommended

Princeton University Admission statistics

Students submitting SAT

98%

SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

690

SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

790

SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

700

SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

790

Students submitting ACT

14%

ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

30

ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

34
Princeton University Cost

In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

$33,000

Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

$33,000

Books and Supplies

$1,145

On-campus room and board

$10,980

Off-campus room and board

-

Princeton University Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid

55%

Receiving Federal Grants

10% , $5,974 on average

Receiving Institutional Aid

55% , $26,601 on average

Receiving Student Loans

13% , $3,195 on average

Princeton University Programs & Majors

Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

Architecture and Related Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Architecture	12	24	3
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
East Asian Studies	11	2	5
Near and Middle Eastern Studies	11	3	3
Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Ecology	51	1	8
Molecular Biology	68	4	22
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Finance, General	0	21	0
Engineering	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Chemical Engineering	34	11	12
Civil Engineering, General	19	15	8
Computer Engineering, General	41	17	18
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering	18	24	26
Mechanical Engineering	41	14	10
Operations Research	37	16	4
English Language and Literature/Letters	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
English Language and Literature, General	63	4	5
Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Comparative Literature	22	6	3
German Language and Literature	2	0	4
History	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
History, General	92	23	16
Mathematics and Statistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Applied Mathematics	0	4	1
Mathematics, General	16	2	9
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	1	0	0
Philosophy and Religious Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Philosophy	31	2	6
Religion/Religious Studies	34	11	9
Physical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Astrophysics	5	13	2
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General	0	0	3
Chemistry, General	34	25	26
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other	4	7	5
Physics, General	26	17	21
Psychology	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Psychology, General	59	8	5
Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Public Policy Analysis	76	80	4
Social Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Anthropology	22	1	2
Demography and Population Studies	0	0	0
Economics, General	112	21	27
Political Science and Government, General	96	19	7
Sociology	21	1	8
Visual and Performing Arts	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Art History, Criticism and Conservation	32	16	11
Music, General	4	7	7

Princeton University Deadlines

Early decision deadline

-

Early action deadline

-

College will notify student of early decision by

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College will notify student of early action by

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Priority application deadline

-

Financial aid priority deadline

Feb 1st

Regular application deadline

Jan 1st

Fall application deadline

Jan 1st

SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

Mar 1st

SAT Subject score report due

Mar 1st

Financial aid deadline

-

Transfer priority application deadline

-

Transfer priority financial aid deadline

-

Transfer application closing date

-

Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

-

College will notify student by

Mar 31st

College will notify student of transfer decision by

-

College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

-

Student must reply to acceptance by

May 1st

Student must reply to financial aid decision by

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Deadline for housing deposit

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Princeton University Admin Settings

College Profile Override

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Scholarship Calculator Link

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Facebook Link

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Twitter Username

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Virtual Tour Link

http://www.princeton.edu/~oktour/virtualtour/

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Princeton University Sports

National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

Football program

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Basketball program

-

Baseball program

-

Cross country/track program

-

Princeton University Military Programs

ROTC

Yes

Army

Yes

Navy

No

Air Force

Yes
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Princeton University Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:	Amount
The Steamboat Foundation Summer Scholars Program	$12,000		R

Student Reviews of Princeton University

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Sara from Parkville, MD

There is no way I would have been able to afford to come here if it hadn't been for Princeton's amazing financial aid program. It's one of the best--if not THE best--in the country, and features no-loan aid packages for everyone. Every penny you… more read full review

There is no way I would have been able to afford to come here if it hadn't been for Princeton's amazing financial aid program. It's one of the best--if not THE best--in the country, and features no-loan aid packages for everyone. Every penny you get from the University is grant, which means... NO DEBT!! If you get in, give Princeton serious consideration, and don't worry about the money! No matter what your situation is, the University will make sure you can afford it. (But don’t stop looking for outside scholarships: trust me, even with great financial aid, they are still a huge help.) And if you do decide to enroll, let me assure you that whatever you have to pay, Princeton is more than worth it. This place will blow you away. read full review
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Rachel from Galva, IL

Be yourself, show how you are different from the thousands of other applicants who only study for hours on end to get accepted. Get involved in your school and community. read full review

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