Founding
Princeton University, founded as the College of New Jersey, was shaped much in its formative years by the "Log College", a seminary founded by the Reverend William Tennent See more

Undergraduate
Princeton follows a liberal arts curriculum, and offers two bachelor's degrees to students: a See more

Residential colleges
The university guarantees housing for students for all four years, with more than 98% of undergraduates living on campus. Freshman and sophomores are required to live on campus, specifically in one of the university's seven See more

The main campus consists of more than 200 buildings on 600 acres (2.4 km ) in Princeton, New Jersey. The James Forrestal Campus, … See more

Governance and structure
Princeton's 20th and current president is Christopher Eisgruber, who was appointed by the university's See more

Admissions
Princeton offers several methods to apply: the Common Application, the Coalition Application, and the QuestBridge Application. … See more

Princeton has made significant progress in expanding the diversity of its student body in recent years. The 2021 admitted freshman class was one of the most diverse in the school's history, with 68% of students identifying as students of color. The university has … See more