Princeton brings together undergraduate and graduate students from all backgrounds, and every corner of the earth, to share their experiences and perspectives with one another. Make your mark as part of our vibrant community.

Princeton University advances learning through scholarship, research, and teaching of unsurpassed quality, with an emphasis on undergraduate and doctoral education that is distinctive among the world’s great universities, and with a pervasive …

Chartered in 1746 as the College of New Jersey—the name by which it was known for 150 years—Princeton University was British North America’s fourth college. Located in Elizabeth for one year and in Newark for nine, the College of New Jersey moved to Princeton in 1756.

Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and in the service of all nations.

Princeton is one of the top universities in the world. Our undergraduate and graduate programs emphasize learning, creativity, innovation and collaboration.

We encourage students to explore ideas and methods across the humanities, arts, natural sciences, engineering and social sciences. When you graduate from Princeton, you will be prepared for whatever path and passions you choose in life.

Visit the Undergraduate Admission website for more information about undergraduate programs, admission requirements, how to apply and the University’s generous financial aid program.

Through teaching and research, we educate people who will contribute to society and develop knowledge that will make a difference in the world.

Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States. The University has been led by 20 presidents, spanning colonial times to the 21st century.

Aug 23, 2024 · Princeton offers two admission programs for first-year applicants: Single-Choice Early Action —requiring applicants to apply early only to Princeton—and Regular Decision.