Princeton University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 4%
Average High School GPA: 3.95
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1470-1560
ACT Range: 33-35
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 5,727
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Liberal
In-State Tuition: $62,400
Out-of-State Tuition: $62,400
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Princeton, New Jersey
Setting: Suburban College Town
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 32°F (0°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 75°F (24°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 47 inches (1,194 mm)
Nearest Airport: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) — Approximately 40 miles (about a 50-minute drive) from campus.
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Social Media
Instagram:@Princeton
Swim Team Instagram: @princetonmsd
Twitter:@Princeton
Facebook:PrincetonU
LinkedIn:Princeton
YouTube:Princeton
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: DeNunzio Pool
Men’s Head Coach: Matt Crispino
Women’s Head Coach: Abby Brethauer
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #40
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Ivy League
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #39
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Ivy League
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U.S. News College Rankings
#12 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
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#10 in Artificial Intelligence
#10 in Biocomputing/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology (tie)
#12 in Data Analytics/Science (tie)
#2 in Psychology Programs (tie)
#2 in Writing in the Disciplines
#6 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects
#17 in First-Year Experiences (tie)
#6 in Best Colleges for Veterans
#2 in Best Undergraduate Teaching
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Forbes Top Colleges
#139
Best Employers for New Grads 2025
#1
#1
In Private Colleges
#1
In Research Universities
#1
In The Northeast
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#223
America's Best Employers for Women 2024
#118
America's Best Large Employers 2024
#122
Best Employers for Diversity 2023
#2
America's Best Value Colleges 2019
#28
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A+
Athletics: A-
Professors: A+
Dorms: A-
Student Life: A
Value: A+
Campus: A-
Party Scene: B+
Location: B+
Campus Food: A-
Safety: B+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #24 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: ranked #170 of 1,332
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