From the School
Princeton combines the strengths of a major research university with the qualities of an outstanding liberal arts college. The University prepares its 5,200 undergraduates for lives of leadership and service.
Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the nation. It is a private, non-sectarian university.
Overall
From The School
Princeton's admission process goes beyond simply looking for academically accomplished students. For each first-year class, Princeton brings together a varied mix of high-achieving, intellectually gifted students from diverse backgrounds to create an exceptional learning community. American minorities comprise about 44% of the undergraduate student body, and students from more than 90 countries are represented.
Princeton cares about what students have accomplished in and out of the classroom. The admission process is highly selective. In 2018, the university offered admission to 5.5 percent of applicants for the class of 2022.
Students applying to Princeton are asked to describe their talents, academic accomplishments, and personal achievements. A transcript, recommendations and a graded writing sample preferably in the subjects of English or history, also are required. To be considered for admission to Princeton, students must submit the results of the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT. Two SAT Subject Tests are recommended but not required. Students may apply to the university online, or submit a paper application, if needed.
Under Princeton's admission policy, need for financial aid is not in any way a disadvantage. Princeton welcomes applications from talented students of diverse economic backgrounds. An application fee waiver is available to students from low-income backgrounds or if the application fee presents a financial hardship.
Overview
Applicants
31,056
Acceptance Rate
6%
Average HS GPA
3.89
GPA Breakdown
87%
Over 3.75
9%
3.50 - 3.74
3%
3.25 - 3.49
1%
3.00 - 3.24
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
710 - 780
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
720 - 790
ACT Composite
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
32 - 35
Testing Policies
Yes
ACT Writing Policy
ACT with or without Writing accepted
SAT Essay Policy
SAT with or without Writing accepted
Deadlines
Early Action — November 1
Regular — January 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Non-Academic
Extracurricular Activities
Talent / Ability
Character / Personal Qualities
Selectivity Rating
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Academic Programs
Students are encouraged to bring a multidisciplinary approach to their studies, synthesizing what they discover in different classes and through their own research. This approach may be informal, based on a student's particular avenue of study, or it may be more formally structured, such as with the integrated science curriculum that combines the study of physics, mathematics, computer science, and molecular biology.
A global perspective is emphasized across the curriculum, with special opportunities such as the Study Abroad Program and the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies. Global summer internships are available through the International Internship Program and the Princeton Environmental Institute Summer Internship Program. The Bridge Year Program allows selected students to delay the start of their first year to engage in nine months of University-sponsored service abroad.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Princeton undergraduates pursue either the bachelor of arts (A.B.) or the bachelor of science in engineering (B.S.E.) degree. Students in the A.B. degree program choose a concentration (major) in one of 31 departments in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, including undergraduate programs in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and the School of Architecture. The B.S.E. degree is granted by the School of Engineering and Applied Science, which has six engineering departments.
Princeton offers doctoral programs in a range of subjects in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, School of Architecture, School of Engineering and Applied Science, and within the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.
In addition to their major course of study, students are encouraged to enroll in one or more of the University's 53 interdisciplinary certificate programs, which offer diverse fields of study. For example, a student may wish to concentrate in ecology and evolutionary biology while pursuing a certificate in musical performance.
Undergraduates benefit from small class sizes, a 5-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, and one-on-one advising with faculty, particularly while working on independent projects such as the junior paper and senior thesis. The university's 1,252 faculty members are leaders in their disciplines, and it is not uncommon for students to receive classroom instruction from a Nobel laureate, Pulitzer Prize winner, or MacArthur fellow. During their first year, students are introduced to many of Princeton's notable faculty through the freshman seminars program, which offers small discussion-focused classes on a variety of topics. One such freshman seminar may cover the art and science of motorcycle design; another may explore the qualities that make a poem endure.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
5:1
Total Faculty
1,149
with Terminal Degree
1,000
758
Men
391
Women
206
Minority
76
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
89%
Graduate in 5 years
96%
Graduate in 6 years
97%
Majors
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architecture.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
East Asian Studies.
Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Molecular Biology.
Neuroscience.
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ENGINEERING.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering.
Operations Research.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Comparative Literature.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Portuguese Language and Literature.
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Astrophysics.
Chemistry, General.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Music, Other.
Students Say
As a member of the grand old Ivy League, Princeton University has long maintained a “sterling reputation” for quality academics; however, students say Princeton’s “unique focus on the undergraduate experience” is what makes their school stand out among institutions. It attracts “really experienced and big-name professors, who actually want to teach undergraduates.” Introductory lecture classes can be rather large, but “once you take upper-level courses, you’ll have a lot of chances to work closely with professors and study what you are most interested in.” A current undergrad enthuses, “The discussions I have in seminar are the reason I get out of bed in the morning; after a great class, I feel incredibly invigorated.” Though all Princeton professors are “leading scholars in their field,” students admit that some classes can be “dry.” Fortunately, “the overwhelming majority of professors are wonderful, captivating lecturers” who are “dedicated to their students.” While you may be taking a class from a Nobel laureate, “the humility and accessibility of world-famous researchers and public figures is always remarkable.” At Princeton, “there are so many chances to meet writers, performers, and professionals you admire.” A student details, “The two years I’ve been here, I’ve been in discussions with Frank Gehry, David Sedaris, Peter Hessler, John McPhee, Jeff Koons, Chang-rae Lee, Joyce Carol Oates, W.S. Merwin, and on and on.” No matter what you study, Princeton is an “intellectually challenging place,” and the student experience is “intense in almost every way.” Hard work pays off, though “the academic caliber of the school is unparalleled,” and a Princeton education is “magnificently rewarding.”
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Woodrow Wilson
US President
Bill Bradley
US Senator and NBA All-Star
Jimmy Stewart
Actor
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Writer
James Madison
US President
Meg Whitman
Founder, CEO, Ebay
Jeff Bezos
Founder, CEO, Amazon.com
Academic Rating
90/99
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
89%
Graduate in 5 years
96%
Graduate in 6 years
97%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$72,700
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$141,300
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$74,500
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$147,800
Percent High Job Meaning
47%
Percent STEM
45%
Students Say
As one student tells us, “Princeton is a place that prepares you for anything and everything, providing you with a strong network every step of the way.” Career Services lends a hand the moment students arrive on campus by guiding undergrads through self-assessments, educating about majors and careers, updating HireTigers—which holds hundreds of listings for jobs, fellowships, and internships—and, of course, strategize regarding resumes, cover letters, and online profiles. “Princeternships” allow students to experience “a day in the life” by shadowing an alumnus at their workplace for a few days. According to PayScale.com, the average starting salary for recent grads is $69,800.
Overview
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Estimated cost of attendance for 2018-19
Tuition: $49,330
Room charge: $9,540
Board rate: $6,840
Estimated miscellaneous expenses (books, supplies, laundry, telephone, recreation, etc.): $3,500
Total: $70,010
Financial Aid
Princeton offers one of the strongest need-based financial aid programs in the country, ensuring that all qualified students, regardless of financial need, can afford to attend. There is no income cutoff on Princeton's aid application; any family who feels the need for financial assistance is welcome to apply for aid.
Since 2001, when Princeton initiated its landmark no-loan financial aid program, the university has been a leader in changing the face of financial aid policy. The university offers every aid recipient a financial aid package that replaces loans with grant aid that students do not pay back.
If admitted, applicants can be confident that their financial need, as determined by Princeton's aid office, will be met. Today, about 60 percent of undergraduates receive aid, compared with 38 percent more than a decade ago. As a result, Princeton has been able to enroll growing numbers of students from low and middle-income backgrounds. About 82% of students graduate without debt, and those who choose to borrow for additional expenses, such as a laptop computer, graduate with an average debt of $8,900. The average aid package for the Class of 2021 was $52,690, which exceeds the cost of tuition.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$52,800
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$51,365
Average Need-Based Loan
$0
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
18%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$9,005
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$48,000
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$47,140
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,050
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
On-Campus Room and Board
$15,610
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
99/99
Overall
From The School
Princeton is a residential campus that provides a close-knit living environment for its undergraduates. Through its six residential colleges, students pursue a host of recreational and academic activities. The residential colleges also serve as home base for academic advising for students, who learn about all that the university has to offer from faculty and staff advisers, peer mentors, and fellow students.
With more than 300 student organizations, as well as an extensive calendar of cultural and athletic events, students find it easy to pursue their interests or explore new ones. The Frist Campus Center serves as the hub of campus life, and is home to the Women's Center, the LGBT Center, the Pace Center for Civic Engagement, and the Undergraduate Student Government, as well as many other student clubs and organizations.
For many students, social life at Princeton includes becoming a member of an eating club. The 11 historic eating clubs are open to juniors and seniors and are run independently of the university. Fraternities and sororities are not recognized as official student organizations on campus.
Princeton is an NCAA Division I school. The university offers 37 varsity sports and 38 club teams. Each year more than 1,000 students participate in intercollegiate varsity and junior varsity sports. In any given year, more than half of Princeton's varsity athletic teams compete in national championships. In recent years, Princeton teams have won national titles in lacrosse, rowing, fencing, track and field, and squash. The women's basketball team finished its 2014-15 regular season with an unprecedented 30-0 record.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
5,394
Foreign Countries Represented
99
Demographics
21.44%
Asian
7.70%
African-American
10.12%
Hispanic
42.62%
Caucasian
1.47%
Unknown
11.99%
International
49% female
51% male
82% are out of state
98% are full time
2% are part time
Students Say
It’s not surprising that most undergraduates are “driven, competitive, and obsessed with perfection.” “Academics come first,” and Princeton students are typified by dedication to their studies and “a tendency to overwork.” “Almost everyone at Princeton is involved with something other than school about which they are extremely passionate,” and most have “at least one distinct, remarkable talent.” “It’s fairly easy for most people to find a good group of friends with whom they have something in common,” and many students get involved in one of the “infinite number of clubs” on campus. Superficially, “the preppy Ivy League stereotype” is reflected in the student population, and many students are “well-spoken,” “dress nicely,” and stay in shape. A student jokes, “Going to Princeton is like being in a contest to see who can be the biggest nerd while simultaneously appearing least nerdy.”
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Location
Princeton is a residential campus set on 500 park-like acres located in the town of Princeton (pop: 30,000) in central New Jersey. Known for its beauty and architectural variety, including the famed "Collegiate Gothic" style of architecture, the campus is home to historic landmarks such as Nassau Hall, which was built in 1756 and played an important role during the American Revolution.
Princeton students enjoy convenient transportation options to New York City and Philadelphia, both only about an hour away by car. Other nearby attractions include numerous parks, cultural venues, and commercial hubs. For arts lovers, the McCarter Theatre is a campus treasure within easy walking distance.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Academic support services include academic advising centered in each of the six residential colleges; the McGraw Center, which offers workshops and individual consultations with students as they evolve as scholars; and the Writing Program, which strengthens students' writing skills through a required seminar. Ongoing tutoring sessions also are available at the program's Writing Center.
Throughout their undergraduate careers, Princeton students are supported by a range of first-rate academic resources, including libraries, laboratories, and one of the leading university art museums in the country. The largest library on campus, Firestone Library, contains more than 70 miles of shelving and a vast range of electronic resources. The Peter B. Lewis Library, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, offers impressive print and digital collections in the sciences. In the past several years, new initiatives in African American studies and neuroscience have resulted in expanded activities.
A state-of-art and environmentally sustainable science facility houses the chemistry department and provides laboratory space for research and teaching. A new neuroscience and psychology building recently opened, and the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment opened in 2016.
The impressive Lewis Center for the Arts opened in 2017 and includes multiple venues for dance, music, theater and the visual arts. A range of athletic facilities also are available across campus.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
96%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
89/99
First-Year Students living on campus
100%
Campus Environment
Suburban
94/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Cooperative
Cooperative
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Wellness Housing
Dorms Coed
Wellness Housing
Students Say
Princeton students “tend to participate in a lot of different activities, from varsity sports (recruits), intramural sports (high school athletes), and more academically restricted activities like autonomous vehicle design club, Engineers Without Borders, and the literary magazine.” In and out of the classroom, there are a “billion opportunities to do what you know you love” on the Princeton campus, from performance to sports to research. “Princeton offers a lot of different opportunities to relax and de-stress,” including “sporting events, concerts, recreational facilities,” “a movie theater that frequently screens current films for free,” and “arts and crafts at the student center.” For some, social life is centered along Prospect Avenue, where “Princeton’s eating clubs are lined up like ten booze-soaked ducklings in a row.” These eating clubs—private houses that serve as social clubs and cafeterias for upperclassmen—“play a large role in the social scene at the university.” On the weekends, “the eating clubs are extremely popular for partying, chatting, drinking, and dancing”—not to mention, “free beer.” “The campus is gorgeous year-round”; however, when students need a break from the college atmosphere, “there’s NJ Transit if you want to go to New York, Philly, or even just the local mall.”
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Office of Disability Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Elizabeth Erickson
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
250
Number of Honor Societies
30
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
28
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
72% participate in intramural sports
23% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Tigers)
20 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Light Weight Football
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Light Weight Football
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Tigers)
18 Sports
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Water Polo
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Water Polo
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Rutgers University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Rutgers University
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Rutgers University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Rutgers University
Sustainability
When it comes to sustainability, Princeton University won’t settle for merely meeting benchmarks—it wants to exceed them. The university aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, even while expanding its campus by more than half a million square feet. How will this ambitious goal be achieved? To begin with, all new non-laboratory buildings will strive to be at least 50 percent more energy-efficient than required by code. The university will invest $45 million over the next ten years to cut back on utility usage on campus, and—through incentives for faculty and students—will reduce by 15 percent the number of cars coming to campus by 2020. Princeton is conserving resources in other ways as well: With low-flow fixtures and other solutions, annual campus water usage has declined 25 percent since 2006. The university only purchases 100 percent post-consumer, chlorine- free recycled office paper. resulting in greenhouse gas savings equivalent to taking 16 cars off the road for a year. Princeton has also made an effort to address green issues in its curriculum. In 2014, 20 percent of graduating seniors had engaged in academic or research efforts in sustainability. Many are drawn by the university’s broad array of green course offerings: Nearly 270 courses offered at Princeton since 2009 have incorporated sustainability. More than sixty classes have a sustainability component. Finally, Princeton has installed a massive 5.3-megawatt photovoltaic solar array (16,500 solar panels!) generating a whopping 8 million kilowatt hours annually, equivalent to powering 700 homes.
88/99
AASHE STARS® rating
GOLD
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
9%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2019.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/security
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Agreements with Apple and Dell
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Janet Lavin Rapelye
Dean of Admission
Dean of Admission
Address
Admissions Office
P.O. Box 430
Princeton, NJ 08542-0430
P.O. Box 430
Princeton, NJ 08542-0430
Phone
6092583060
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Nassau Hall
Firestone Library
McCarter Theater
University Art Museum
University Chapel
Frist Campus Center
Firestone Library
McCarter Theater
University Art Museum
University Chapel
Frist Campus Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Washington's Crossing (Delaware River)
Institute for Advanced Study
Jersey Shore
Access to cities: New York and Philadelphia
Waterfront Park
Institute for Advanced Study
Jersey Shore
Access to cities: New York and Philadelphia
Waterfront Park
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday
8:45am-5pm (summer hours 8:30am-4:30pm)
6092583060
8:45am-5pm (summer hours 8:30am-4:30pm)
6092583060
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: No
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Monday through Friday and most fall Saturdays
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Limitations
N/A
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Newark and Philadelphia International Airports are an hour from campus. From the Newark Airport, NJ Transit trains stop near the airport (take monorail from terminals) and disembark at Princeton Junction (take Dinky described below); A1 Limo or Princeton Airporter is available for the trip to campus. Princeton Airporter courtesy phones are located at the airport terminal's limousine counters. The vans take passengers to the Nassau Inn, one block from the university. From the Philadelphia Airport, take either a limousine or the airport shuttle train to Philadelphia's 30th St. Station; from there, take an Amtrak train to Princeton Junction. Rental cars are available at both airports. Amtrak train service to Princeton Junction is available through NYC and through Philadelphia. From Princeton Junction the Princeton Shuttle, a 1-car train (known as the Dinky), makes the 5-minute trip to Princeton. (Note: The Dinky does not meet every train; contact New Jersey Transit for a current schedule before making plans.) Bus service to Princeton is provided by New Jersey's Suburban Transit Corporation; every half hour throughout the day, buses leave NYC's Port Authority terminal for Princeton. The same schedule is followed for buses from Princeton to NYC.
Driving Instructions to Campus
(For a recording of travel instructions to campus, call 609-258-2222) From north and south, take the New Jersey Tpke. to Exit 8 (Hightstown) and follow signs for Hightstown, then for Princeton. (Note that the NJ Tpke. is coincident with I-95 from central to northern New Jersey.) From the Philadelphia area, you also can take I-95 N. to U.S. 1 N. Follow U.S. 1 to the Hightstown/Princeton circle, and follow signs to Princeton. From the west, the Pennsylvania Tpke. (I-76, then I-276 E.) connects to the NJ Tpke.; take the NJ Tpke. north to Exit 8 (Hightstown) and follow signs for Hightstown, then for Princeton. For a recording of instructions to campus, call 609-258-2222.
Local Accommodations
The Peacock Inn (20 Bayard Lane, at the junction of Rte. 206 and Nassau St.; 609-924-1707) is a historic country inn with simple accommodations for overnight visitors. Rates for its 17 rooms range from moderate to expensive. Nassau Inn (10 Palmer Square; 609-921-7500) is within walking distance of the university, but it's expensive. The closest and cheapest motel is the MacIntosh Inn (3270 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville; 609-896-3700), 5 miles from campus. About the same distance away is Red Roof Inn (3203 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville; 609-896-3388). The Hyatt Regency Princeton (102 Carnegie Ctr.; 609-987-1234), only 4 miles away, has special rates for Princeton visitors.
