Princeton, NJ
1 Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544
http://www.princeton.edu
Princeton University is one of the most elite universities in the world, ranking 5th in the United States. It is in Princeton, NJ, and admits only 5% of applicants. It has a smaller student body with full-time enrollment of 4,997 undergrads. Princeton has 38 unique majors across two disciplines. The most preferred selections are Computer Hardware Engineering, Economics, and Public Policy Analysis, with 13% of graduates receiving a Bachelor's degree in Computer Hardware Engineering. 10% and 9% of students study Economics and Public Policy Analysis, respectively. If you plan to focus your studies on political science or public policy and have what it takes to get in, Princeton is a great option for you, because it is ranked second nationwide for both these subjects. In addition, Princeton University comes in 1st in NJ on our best colleges and hardest colleges to get into lists. For students who pay full freight, tuition costs $52,857 per year. That being said, a hair more than three fiths of Princeton students are awarded some grant or scholarship funding. 95% of Princeton University undergraduates graduate, fresh and awaiting to land a challenging profession. A couple years after school, graduates make a median income of $60,800. After an additional four years working, their median annual wage increases 22.9% to $74,700, which is 86.3% higher than the national median earnings. Applying students may like to be aware that you are required to submit letters of recommendation along with your application. Secondly, Princeton offers a study abroad program, and 9% of courses have 40 to 99 students. Apropos of your checkbook, be aware that Princeton students spend around $9,044 on housing per year and for households making between $76k and $110k, the average net cost of tuition is $16,373 annually. On the subject of demographics, 42% of undergraduates are 18 or 19 years old and the student body is made up of 41% White students. Apropos of the campus experience, there are 15 women's varsity sports to choose from, including Basketball, Squash, and Ice Hockey. Finally, below 1 in 20 alumni miss payments on their student loans and the average Princeton student graduates with $3,954 per year of debt.
9.01
Party Scene
8.49
Location
9.53
Dorms
9.21
Campus Food
9.46
Student Life
9.01
Safety
SAT Score
1440-1570
ACT Score
32-35
Average Aid Awarded
Students Recieving Financial Aid
96%
No
5:1
Computer Hardware Engineering
Economics
Public Policy Analysis
History
Political Science and Government
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering