Princeton University

Princeton University: Overview (need to write the overview again)

This is one of the best private academic institutes of higher education in America. It was established in 1746 as  “College of New Jersey”. Later on, in 1896, this college officially got the status of a university and was renamed “Princeton University”. Since 1896 it has been contributing to the educational industry. Princeton university is well-known for its excellence in academics, research work, and general public activities for the betterment of communities.

The academic side of Princeton university is the strongest and most progressive side, the credit goes to the brilliant faculty of the university. 

Alumni

There are a number of great personalities, leaders, entrepreneurs, and Nobel prize winners who are affiliated with Princeton University. They have shown their name in different fields such as Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.

Let’s list down some renowned personalities affiliated with Princeton: 

Jeffrey Preston Bezos He is the founder and CEO of Amazon and he is the second richest person in the world.

Michelle Lavaughn Robinson Obama She is the former first lady who was an attorney and author. 

Thomas Woodrow Wilson did a Bachelor of Arts and was the president of Princeton University. Later on, became the 28th president of the USA. 

Richard Phillips Feynman He received the Nobel Prize in 1965 for his work on “Quantum Electrodynamics”.  

Princeton University: Campus 

It is located in Princeton, N.J., approximately one mile west of U.S Route 1. The main campus has the facility of rental housing for students and faculty members. It has 9.5 million square feet of space which is more than two hundred buildings consisting of six hundred acres. 

There are five colleges and schools at Princeton University.

  • Undergraduate College
  • School of Architecture
  • School of Engineering and Applied Science
  • Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs
  • Graduate School

Princeton University: Acceptance Rate  

The acceptance rate of this prestigious institute is very low. They only accept 5% of students from abroad. This shows that they are highly selective. In the last year 2021-2022, the acceptance rate was very much low. The total number of applicants was 37601 and they only accepted 1498 which is 3.98% of the total applicants. This is the competition level at Princeton University.

Princeton University: Academic requirement

The average academic requirement to get admission to any program is mandatory. If any candidate does not meet the average requirement his or her application will be rejected. Besides if not then he or she has to perform in his SAT score to balance the requirement. The average GPA which is required is 3.9. As you are aware that Princeton University is highly selective so mostly the highest GPA in your country is required to get into Princeton University.  This rule is for both undergraduate as well as for graduate programs.

Document Requirements

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Letter Of Recommendation
  • International Standardized Test Score 
  • Copy Of Passport
  • Resume/CV
  • International Applicants must submit English Proficiency Test Scores 

English Language Requirement 

This is also obligatory for every international applicant, the requirement of English Language Proficiency. The reason is that English is the only language that will be the medium of communication for all international students. Universities mostly prefer language certificates so that they can measure all four required English skills: writing, reading, listening, and speaking. 

Following are the exams in which you can appear to get proof of your English Language Proficiency. 

  • The TOEFL exam (the required score is 100)
  • IELTS exam (; the required score is 7 bands or higher).
  • DET exam (required score is 120).

Princeton University: Popular programs

There is a good number of majors available, you have 37 options to select your field of interest. Apart from it, there are 55 “Interdisciplinary undergraduate certificate programs”. These programs work as supplements to your final product. 

  • Social Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Service
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Physical Sciences
  • History
  • Foreign Languages, Literature, and Linguistics
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

Princeton University: Tuition fee

The tuition fee for the year 2022-2023 is explained below. 

  • Tuition: $57,410.
  • Room charge: $10,960.
  • Board rate: $7,670.
  • Estimated miscellaneous expenses: $3,500.

Hence the total fee including all the charges is $79,540. These are the updated expenses and costs that will be charged. 

Princeton University: Scholarships

Princeton only does have need-based scholarships. There are no other perks or scholarships, like academic or sports-related scholarships. The need-based scholarship works as when you submit the financial aid application, the university will do an evaluation, and accordingly, the aid will be provided to you. The amount will be the total difference between what you and your family can pay and the total tuition fee. 

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