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Overview: Princeton University
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General Information
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City and State: Princeton, NJ
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Public or Private: Private
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Number of Students in Freshman Class: 1,305
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School Colors: Orange and Black
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School Year Type (Semester, Trimester, Quarter, etc): Semester
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Graduation Rate: 96%
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Faculty to Student Ratio: 1 to 5
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Average Class Size: Approximately 9
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School URL: www.princeton.edu
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School Calendar URL: http://registrar.princeton.edu/academic-calendar/
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University President: Shirley M. Tilghman
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Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: $53,204
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Main Phone: (609) 258 - 3000
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Urban, Rural, Suburban: Suburban
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Notable Alumni: Woodrow Wilson (former President), Jimmy Stewart (actor), Meg Whitman (EBay CEO)
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Date Founded: 1746
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Notable Faculty: Albert Einstein (physicist), John Nash (mathematician and subject of the movie “A Beautiful Mind”), Bill Frist (politician)
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School Address:
Princeton University
1 Nassau Hall
Princeton, NJ 08544
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African-American Percentage: 8%
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Asian/Pacific Islander Percentage: 15%
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American Indian Percentage: 0%
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Caucasian Percentage: 63%
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Hispanic Percentage: 8%
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Unreported Percentage: 6%
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CLIMATE
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Average Daily Temperature (Fahrenheit):
Month (High and Low)
Jan (39, 21)
Feb (41, 24)
Mar (50, 31)
Apr (61, 39)
May (72, 49)
Jun (80, 58)
Jul (85, 63)
Aug (83, 62)
Sep (76, 54)
Oct (65, 42)
Nov (54, 35)
Dec (43, 27)
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General Weather Description:
Princeton and northern New Jersey have cold winters with snow but the average temperatures are not low enough for persistent snow cover. The area’s coastal position keeps temperatures slightly warmer than inland regions. Spring and autumn in Princeton can be erratic. The weather can range from cold and snowy to warm and humid. Typically the autumn is cool with pleasant foliage colors and falling leaves in October. Springtime is also cool and rainy with flowers blooming in April and May. Summer is often warm and pleasant with brief periods that are hot and humid. Summer is also the area’s wettest season.
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Average Annual Snowfall: 24.9 Inches
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FINANCIAL AID
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Endowment Size and Rank: $15.8 Billion 4th Largest
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Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 59%
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Average Financial Aid Award: $36,411
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Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: $53,204
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GEOGRAPHY
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Nearest Large City: Philadelphia, PA
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Distance to Nearest Large City in Miles: 44 Miles
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Distance to Nearest Large City in Driving Time: 56 Minutes
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Nearest Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
Newark International Airport (EWR) 39 Miles and 56 Minutes
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Nearest Major Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
Newark International Airport (EWR) 39 Miles and 56 Minutes
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 54.1 Miles and 1 Hour and 5 Minutes
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Urban, rural, suburban: Suburban
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STUDENT LIFE
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Is Greek Life Available? No
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Percentage of Students Participating in Greek Life: N/A
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Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
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Is a Car Allowed Freshman Year? Yes
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Is On-Campus Housing Available Freshman Year? Yes
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Is On-Campus Housing Required Freshman Year? Yes
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Graduation Rate: 96%
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Student Newspaper URL: www.dailyprincetonian.com
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Male to Female Student Ratio: Male 52% to Female 48%
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International Student Percentage: 11%
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Student Percentage Attending Graduate School: %
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Minimum Drinking Age: 21
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WiFi Available On Campus? Yes
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SAFETY
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US Department of Education Campus Security Data URL: http://www.ope.ed.gov/security/
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Student Safety Escort Available? Yes
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Campus “Blue Light” Security Phones Available? Yes
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Campus Security Cell Phone Alert? Yes
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Campus Security Email Alert? Yes
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Campus Security Contact: (609) 258 - 1000
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ACADEMICS
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Most Common Majors: History, Political Science, English, Economics
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ATHLETICS
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NCAA Division: Division 1
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School Colors: Orange and Black
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Mascot: Tigers
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Varsity Sports Participation Rate:
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Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
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League Affiliation: Ivy League
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Director of Athletics: Gary Walters
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Athletics Department Mailing Address:
Princeton University
Athletic Department
Princeton, NJ 08544
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Athletics Department Email Address:
Athletic Director (Gary Walters)
walters@princeton.edu
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Athletics Department Phone: (609) 258-1800
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School Rivalry: Rutgers
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ADMISSIONS
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Number of Students in Freshman Class: 1,305
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Total Number of Students Who Applied in Most Recent Year: 27,189
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Total Number of Students Accepted in Most Recent Year: 2,300
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Acceptance Rate: 8%
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SAT Range 25th - 75th Percentile: Verbal: 700 - 790; Math: 710 - 780; Writing: 700 - 790
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Early Decision I Available? No
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Early Decision I Deadline: N/A
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Early Decision II Available? No
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Early Decision II Deadline: N/A
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Early Action Available: No
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Early Action Deadline: N/A
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Regular Admission Deadline: January 1st
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Early Decision Acceptance Rate: N/A
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Early Action Acceptance Rate: N/A
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Regular Admission Acceptance Rate: 8%
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Admissions Office Mailing Address:
PO Box 430
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08542
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Admissions Office Email Address: uaoffice@princeton.edu
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Name of Director of Admissions: Janet Rapelye
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Admissions Officers by Specialization:
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Campus Tour URL: http://www.princeton.edu/main/visiting/tours/
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Admissions Office Phone: (609) 258-3060
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Standardized Test Requirements: SAT I, 3 SAT II's
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Admissions Office URL: http://www.princeton.edu/admission
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Common Application Used? Yes
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Virtual Tour Available? Yes
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Virtual Tour URL: http://www.princeton.edu/~oktour/virtualtour/
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