Princeton University

Princeton University of Princeton, New Jersey, is a private, coeducational research institution and one of the eight colleges in the prestigious Ivy League. Established in 1746, Princeton was originally named the College of New Jersey and continued under this title until 1896. Shortly after the school's renaming it expanded to include its graduate school in 1900. Today Princeton has an undergraduate student to faculty ratio of 6:1, with a total student body of over 7,000.

Programs Offered:

  • Continuing Education
  • Community Auditing
  • Career Fellowships
  • Undergraduate Certificate (46 concentration options available)
  • A.B. (Bachelor of Arts)
  • B.S.E. (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
  • M.Arch. (Master of Architecture)
  • M.Eng. (Master of Engineering)
  • M.Fin. (Master in Finance)
  • M.S.E. (Master of Science in Engineering)
  • M.S. (Master of Science in Chemistry)
  • M.P.A. (Master in Public Affairs)
  • M.P.P. (Master in Public Policy)
  • M.P.A.-U.R.P. (Master in Public Affairs and Urban and Regional Planning)
  • M.A. (Master of Arts in Near Eastern Studies or as an incidental degree for Ph.D. graduates)
  • Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)

Majors Offered (Specialties Available Within Most Majors):

  • Anthropology
  • Archeology
  • Architecture
  • Art: Criticism, Performing, Visual
  • Astrophysical Sciences
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Engineering: Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Communication, Computer, Electronic,
  • Environmental, Mechanical
  • English
  • Ethnic/Cultural Studies
  • Finance
  • Foreign Languages and Literature: French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Slavic, Spanish
  • Geological Sciences
  • History
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Politics
  • Psychology
  • Public Service and Administration
  • Religion
  • Social Sciences
Course Delivery Options: On-Campus Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education Tuition: $36,640

Financial Aid Options:

  • Need-based Institutional Aid
  • Scholarships
  • Work-study programs
  • Customized Loan-Free Financial Aid Packages
  • Fellowships/Assistantships (for graduate students)

Princeton University Fact-Sheet

Princeton University address:

  • Princeton, NJ
  • Mercer County
  • 08544-0070

Important websites

Who is the President of Princeton University?

  • Shirley M. Tilghman

What is the phone number of Princeton University?

  • (609) 258-3000

Title IV Eligibility

  • Princeton University Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs

How long does it take to receive a degree from Princeton University?

  • Degrees offered are four or more years.

What is the highest level of degree offered by Princeton University?

  • The highest level of degree offered is doctoral degree.

Is Princeton University a public or private institution?

  • This is a private not-for-profit institution

How many students go to Princeton University?

  • There are between 5,000 and 10,000 students