Overview
Princeton University, located in Princeton, New Jersey, is a world-renowned private research university and a member of the Ivy League, alongside Harvard and Yale. As of the 2023/24 academic year, Princeton holds the #1 spot in multiple national rankings, including U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal.
Princeton specializes in humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and engineering, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. It does not have medical, law, or business schools, but is famous for elite undergraduate education and theoretical research. The university’s endowment is $37 billion, and it maintains close ties to the nearby Institute for Advanced Study (IAS).
University Details
| U.S. National Ranking | #1 |
|---|---|
| Average GPA | 3.9 |
| Average SAT Score | 1490–1580 |
| Acceptance Rate | 4.4% (2021) |
Key Features
- Exceptional Academic Reputation: World-class faculty, rigorous academics, and rich resources.
- Humanities Excellence: Strength in literature, philosophy, and history.
- Engineering & Sciences: Leading programs in mathematics, physics, and engineering.
- Global Focus: Opportunities for international research, global engagement, and study abroad.
- Picturesque Campus: Historic architecture, lush landscapes, and vibrant student life.
Top Academic Disciplines
- Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Earth Sciences
- Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Engineering
- History, Classics, Art History, English Literature, Philosophy, Comparative Literature
- East Asian Studies, Sinology
Notable Alumni
- Albert Einstein – Theoretical physicist
- Hugh Jackman – Australian actor
- Michelle Obama – Former First Lady of the United States
- John Nash – Mathematician, Nobel Laureate
- Woodrow Wilson – 28th President of the United States
