A CAMPUS COMMUNITY
RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES
The heart of undergraduate residential life at Princeton lies in our residential colleges—groups of dorms that form mini-communities supported by college advisers, assistant deans and directors of student life who will guide you through your Princeton journey. About 96% of students live on our 600-acre campus and eat in one of our several dining halls where they learn, grow and make friends for life.
TOWN OF PRINCETON
The town of Princeton is a welcoming, accessible community just across the street from FitzRandolph Gate. Our central New Jersey location also offers easy access by train to Philadelphia and New York City, each about 55 miles away.
ATHLETICS
COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
With more than 500 student organizations — open to all Princeton undergraduates — there are endless opportunities for students to actively pursue their passions.
SELECT STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
American Whig-Cliosophic Society
Arab Society of Princeton
Asian American Students Association
Autonomous Vehicle Engineering
BEE Team
Black Premedical Society
Black Student Union
Caribbean Connection
Fashion Institute of Princeton
J Street U Princeton
Juggling Club
Más Flow Dance Company
Natives at Princeton
Princeton Canadian Club
Princeton College Democrats
Princeton College Republicans
Princeton Entrepreneurship Club
Princeton Mock Trial
Princeton Model Congress
Princeton Pride Alliance
Princeton Rocketry Club
Princeton Student Veterans Association
Princeton Tango Club
Princeton Triangle Club
Princeton Undergraduate Student Government
Princeton University Ballet
Princeton University Band
Princeton University Chess Club
Princeton University Math Club
Princeton Women in Computer
Science
Quipfire! Improv Comedy
The Daily Princetonian
WPRB
LEWIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
From dance, jazz and theater to creative writing, classical music and the visual arts, the programs of the Lewis Center for the Arts occur in our many state-of-the-art venues across campus. arts.princeton.edu
WHETHER YOU ARE A VARSITY OR RECREATIONAL ATHLETE, YOU WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY LIKE A TIGER AT PRINCETON.
Princeton has 38 varsity teams for men and women. We have one of the largest and most successful athletic programs in NCAA Division I. That said, we know that many of you just want to play your sport and have some fun. We have just as many club teams and intramural sports as well.
MEN’S VARSITY
Baseball Basketball
Cross
WOMEN’S VARSITY
Basketball
Cross Country Diving Fencing Field Hockey
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other federal, state and local laws, Princeton University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or veteran status in any phase of its employment process, in any phase of its admission or financial aid programs, or other aspects of its educational programs or activities. The vice provost for institutional equity and diversity is the individual designated by the University to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX, Section 504 and other equal opportunity and affirmative action regulations and laws. Questions or concerns regarding Title IX, Section 504 or other aspects of Princeton’s equal opportunity or affirmative action programs should be directed to the Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity, Princeton University, 205 Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544 or (609) 258-6110.
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Where campus living brings a community to life
We’ll Help You
DIG DEEPER
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE DIFFERENT BECAUSE YOU’LL FIT RIGHT IN.
We are a world-class research university and residential community that values compassion for others as much as a passion for academic research. At Princeton, our liberal arts curriculum allows for deeper, more meaningful levels of learning.
WE’LL HELP YOU EXAMINE THE HOW AND THE WHY.
Princeton’s engaged faculty, small class sizes and accessible advisers ensure that all students are supported, motivated and encouraged.
Here, every student completes a senior thesis in a field of their choice and is guided through the process by a faculty mentor. Theses can be papers, performances or projects. During the process, students are on a mission to not just explore but to unpack, embrace and enhance original research of their own choosing.
Students declare one of our 37 MAJORS and can choose among our more than 60 MINORS AND INTERDISCIPLINARY CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS.
MAJORS
African American Studies · Anthropology · Architecture ·
Art and Archaeology · Astrophysical Sciences · Chemical and Biological Engineering · Chemistry · Civil and Environmental
Engineering · Classics · Comparative Literature · Computer
Science (A.B.) · Computer Science (B.S.E.) · East Asian
Studies · Ecology and Evolutionary Biology · Economics ·
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Electrical and Computer Engineering · English · French and Italian · Geosciences · German · History · Mathematics ·
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering · Molecular Biology
· Music · Near Eastern Studies · Neuroscience · Operations
Research and Financial Engineering · Philosophy · Physics ·
Politics · Princeton School of Public and International Affairs ·
Psychology · Religion · Slavic Languages and Literatures · Sociology · Spanish and Portuguese
Believe YOU BELONG
AT PRINCETON, OUR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY IS MADE STRONGER BY OUR DIFFERENCES.
Students come from all over the country and the world and add their unique skills, perspectives and experiences to a culture that embraces diversity in all its forms. Fundamental to our beliefs is that we all have something special to offer to one another.
Contemplate SERVICE OVER SELF
A.B.
B.S.E.
Bachelor of Arts degree
Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree
THE VALUE OF SERVICE IS CENTRAL TO OUR MISSION AS REFLECTED IN OUR INFORMAL MOTTO, “PRINCETON IN THE NATION’S SERVICE AND THE SERVICE OF HUMANITY.”
Learn more about our minors & certificate programs.
THESE CENTERS are just some of the resources available to support students and help reinforce the importance of community around campus:
AccessAbility Center
· Carl A. Fields Center for Equality + Cultural Understanding
· Center for Jewish Life (Princeton Hillel)
· Emma Bloomberg Center for Access and Opportunity
Gender + Sexuality Resource Center
Office of Religious Life
Whether you want to volunteer or participate in activism, the Pace Center is the place to start. The center offers select programs that allow students to explore service such as Community Action, Learning and Education through Service, Recognizing Inequities and Standing for Equality, Service Focus and Trenton Arts at Princeton.
Learn more at pace.princeton.edu.
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MOST FAMILIES WITH INCOMES UP TO $100,000 A YEAR WILL PAY NOTHING FOR TUITION, HOUSING AND FOOD.
Our no-loan financial aid policy replaced student loans with grants that do not need to be paid back. We’ve enabled thousands of students to graduate debt free.
FINANCIAL AID STATISTICS
APPROXIMATELY
67% OF CURRENT UNDERGRADUATES RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID 90% OF RECENT SENIORS GRADUATED DEBT-FREE
25% OF STUDENTS RECEIVED GRANT AID COVERING THE FULL COST OF ATTENDANCE IN 2024-25
JOHN H. PACE JR. ’39 CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT