Campus & Student Life at Princeton University

Home to about 4,774 undergraduates in 2020, Princeton is a private university located in Princeton, New Jersey. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Princeton offers a “study abroad” program.

Princeton Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Princeton. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Princeton Disability Services.

Princeton for the Military

While not a "service academy", Princeton does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Princeton Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Princeton for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Princeton University

Princeton not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Princeton University

There were 4,774 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,689 (98.2%). Part-time attendance was 85 (1.8%).

Princeton University is Ranked #8 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Princeton receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Princeton #8 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Princeton by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Princeton Diversity Guide.

Princeton University Competes in the NCAA

Princeton has a total of 990 student athletes, 605 men and 385 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Princeton University Athletics