Princeton University
Princeton University, founded in 1746, is the fourth-oldest college in the United States and offers a wide range of academic programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
History of Princeton University
Princeton University was founded in 1746, making it the fourth-oldest college in the United States. Over the years, the university has established itself as a premier institution of higher learning, contributing significantly to various fields globally. Its long-standing history reflects a commitment to academic excellence and innovation.
Academic Programs
Princeton University offers a wide array of academic programs, including 45 doctoral departments, 10 master's degree programs, 36 academic departments, and 63 undergraduate minors and interdisciplinary certificate programs. The university has a student-to-faculty ratio of 5:1 and 1,267 faculty members. Princeton also provides substantial funding support to Ph.D. candidates for all years of regular program enrollment, contingent upon satisfactory academic performance.
Student Life and Residential Colleges
Princeton University has a vibrant student life with 5,590 undergraduate students and 3,212 graduate students. The university's residential college system comprises seven colleges: Butler, Forbes, Mathey, New College West, Rockefeller, Whitman, and Yeh. Princeton also has a Center for Jewish Life with a kosher dining hall and various dining options, including residential dining halls, eating clubs, student food cooperatives, and independent dining.
Athletics and Extracurricular Activities
Princeton University boasts an extensive athletic program with 38 varsity intercollegiate teams and 39 sport club teams. The university's athletes have won 224 national championships and 27 Ivy League championships in field hockey. Additionally, 137 alumni have competed in the Olympics. The university also offers numerous extracurricular activities through its various centers, including the Center for Career Development and the Princeton University Start-Up Immersion Program.
Research and Institutes
Princeton University is home to several prominent research institutes and facilities. These include the Princeton Neuroscience Institute, the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, and the Princeton Environmental Institute. The university promotes global learning through the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS). Princeton's Art Museum holds more than 115,000 works, and its Princeton University Concerts program features performances by top string quartets and world-class artists.