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Private university

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey, United States
QS ranking
13
Acceptance rate
5%
Tuition fee
USD52,800/ year

Study background

University introduction

Princeton University is located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. Its most popular subjects include Computer Science, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science and Engineering. This is a small university, with approximately 8,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
91%
9%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    Canada

  3. 3.

    India

  4. 4.

    United Kingdom

  5. 5.

    South Korea

Student gender

In this university

55%
45%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

5 : 1
5 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

12 : 1
12 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 1.8 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 26.6 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.princeton.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

1,297

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Computer Science

  2. 2.

    Economics

  3. 3.

    Public Policy

  4. 4.

    Political Science

  5. 5.

    Engineering

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

600acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

9

Health support

In this university

68 : 1
68 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

193 : 1
193 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Career

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Academic / Interest

  • Arts

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

37

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

29

Football / Track fields

2

Basketball courts

6

Squash courts

11

Badminton courts

2

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

4

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

10

Number of dormitories

6

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
10,480
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
58 - 64%
Temperature
-6°
10°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
57 - 66%
Temperature
4°
27°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
65 - 69%
Temperature
13°
30°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
64 - 67%
Temperature
-3°
19°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport

Distance between airport and university

100 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
2.5 - 3 hours
Cost
USD 20 - 39

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

15

Score

91

Staff in career centre

In this university

213 : 1
213 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

810 : 1
810 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

72

Average numbers of services

9