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PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

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  • Princeton, NJ 08544
  • OPEID College Code: 00262700
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  • General Phone: (609) 258-3000
  • President: Shirley M. Tilghman
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 7,592
  • College Mascot: Tigers
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Princeton University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $70.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants11,11710,84621,963
Number Granted Admission (%)1,108 (10%)1,101 (10%)2,209 (10%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)662 (60%)658 (60%)1,320 (60%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,27096%
ACT ® Exam32825%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading690790
SAT ® Math700790
SAT ® Writing700780
 
ACT ® Composite3135
ACT ® English3235
ACT ® Math3135
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 58%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving12%10%1%57%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,276$5,995$2,658$31,339
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.3%0.7%1.3%
Number in Default213
Number in Repayment143128223
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$35,340$34,290$33,000
In-State Tuition and Fees$35,340$34,290$33,000
Out of State Tuition and Fees$35,340$34,290$33,000
Books and Supplies$1,260$1,200$1,145
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$11,680$11,405$10,980
Other Expenses$2,980$2,935$2,850
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$51,260$49,830$47,975
In-State$51,260$49,830$47,975
Out of State$51,260$49,830$47,975
Off Campus
In-District$36,600$35,490$34,145
In-State$36,600$35,490$34,145
Out of State$36,600$35,490$34,145
Off Campus with Family
In-District$36,600$35,490$34,145
In-State$36,600$35,490$34,145
Out of State$36,600$35,490$34,145
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
Architecture Degree12241
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Ecology Degree4725
Molecular Biology Degree491314
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Finance Degree-28-
 
Engineering
Chemical Engineering Degree292111
Civil Engineering Degree14164
Computer Engineering Degree291022
Electrical Engineering Degree244431
Mechanical Engineering Degree311514
Operations Research Degree5648
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree54412
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
East Asian Studies Degree1112
Near and Middle Eastern Studies Degree545
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Comparative Literature Degree3225
French Language and Literature Degree571
German Language and Literature Degree741
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Degree--2
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Degree1-4
Spanish Language and Literature Degree843
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree17110
 
History
History Degree941219
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree1--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics Degree-34
Mathematics Degree35614
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree22211
Religious Studies Degree2255
 
Physical Sciences
Astrophysics Degree223
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Degree--2
Chemistry Degree291722
Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other Degree4-3
Physics Degree16830
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree591011
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Policy Degree83916
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree2724
Demography and Population Studies Degree--2
Economics Degree1201525
Political Science Degree112814
Sociology Degree4676
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree2665
Music Degree758
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 7,592
    • Undergraduate: 5,113 Graduate: 2,479
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 4,156 Female: 3,436
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,619 Female: 2,494
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 1,537 Female: 942
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 7,592 Part-Time: 0
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5,113 Part-Time: 0
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,479 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1,44319%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown4526%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181192%
Ages 18-192,32431%
Ages 20-212,27130%
Ages 22-241,00213%
Ages 25-291,19216%
Ages 30-342433%
Ages 35-39610.8%
Ages 40-49150.2%
Ages 50-6510.01%
Age Unknown3645%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees5,7084,946762
Faculty Status1,020856164
Tenured Faculty58555827
Graduate Assistants827-827
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,6121,386226
Primarily Research60153962
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial25524411
Other Professionals1,9131,721192
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1,9281,595333
Clerical And Secretarial637489148
Skilled Crafts3213138
Service and/or Maintenance780621159
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$140,277 (847)$149,680 (605)$116,769 (242)
Professor$181,013 (464)$183,592 (371)$170,726 (93)
Associate Professor$116,864 (84)$116,788 (58)$117,035 (26)
Assistant Professor$87,717 (167)$90,116 (105)$83,655 (62)
Instructor$68,979 (14)$68,392 (12)$72,500 (2)
Lecturer$79,602 (118)$91,305 (59)$67,898 (59)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$140,277 (847)$149,680 (605)$116,769 (242)
Professor$181,013 (464)$183,592 (371)$170,726 (93)
Associate Professor$116,864 (84)$116,788 (58)$117,035 (26)
Assistant Professor$87,717 (167)$90,116 (105)$83,655 (62)
Instructor$68,979 (14)$68,392 (12)$72,500 (2)
Lecturer$79,602 (118)$91,305 (59)$67,898 (59)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes972609363
Unduplicated Athletes953596357
Baseball2727-
Basketball271512
All Track Combined1237350
Fencing412318
Field Hockey21-21
Football114114-
Golf1798
Ice Hockey462719
Lacrosse674225
Rowing1698980
Soccer542925
Softball14-14
Squash331914
Swimming and Diving743935
Tennis21129
Volleyball271413
Water Polo432320
Wrestling1818-
Other Sports3636-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$98,665$79,361
Assistant Coaches-$44,826$36,329
 
Coaches
All Coaches1247351
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
All Track Combined1165
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches954
Fencing844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Field Hockey4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf321
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches11-
Ice Hockey844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Lacrosse844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Rowing1165
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches954
Soccer844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Squash422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Swimming and Diving844
Head Coaches422
Assistant Coaches422
Tennis523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Volleyball642
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches431
Water Polo523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Wrestling44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Other Sports77-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches66-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 98%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students97%
 
By Gender
Male96%
Female97%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien98%
American Indian89%
Black94%
Asian99%
Hispanic95%
White97%
Unknown100%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less90%
5 Years96%
6 Years97%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related2-
Liquor Related91
On Campus
Drug Related15-
Liquor Related102
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape1712
Aggravated Assault51
Burglary2423
Arson4-
On Campus
Forcible Rape1814
Aggravated Assault56
Burglary5857
Vehicle Theft33
Arson72
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