Princeton, New Jersey
*Independent university, founded 1746
*Calendar semesters
*Dgrees bachelor"s, master"s, and doctoral
*Suburban 600-acre campus with easy access tO New York City and
Philadelphia
*Endowment $8.2 billion "
*Coed, 4,744 undergraduate studenis, 97% full-time, 48% women, 52% men
*Most difficult entrance level, 12% of applicants were admitted
Undergraduates
4,613 full-time, 131 part-time. Students come from 53 states and territories, 66 other countries, 86% are from out of state, 8% African American, 12% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 6% Hispanic American, 0.5 % Native American, 7% international, 97% live on campus. Retention: 97% of 2001 full-time freshmen returned.
Freshmen
Admission." 14,288 applied, 1,677 admitted, 1,185 enrolled. Average high school GPA: 3.83. Test scores: SAT verbal scores over 500: 100%; SAT math scores over 500: 100%; SAT verbal scores over 600: 96%; SAT math scores over 600: 97%; SAT verbal scores over 700: 67%; SAT math scores over 700: 73%.
Faculty
Total." 961, 81% full-time, 85% with terminal degrees. Student/faculty ratio: 6:1.
Majors
Anthropology; architecture; art history; astrophysics; chemical engineering chemistry; civil engineering; classics; comparative literature; computer engineering; East Asian studies; East European languages related; ecology; economics; electrical engineering; engineering/industrial management; English; geology; German; history; mathematics; mechanical engineering; Middle Eastern studies; molecular biology; multi/interdisciplinary studies related; music; philosophy; physics; political science; psychology; public administration; religiousstudies; romance languages; sociology:
Academic Programs
Special study options: accelerated degree program, adult/continuing education programs, advanced placement credit, cooperative education, honors programs, independent study, internships, off-campus study, services for LD students, student designed majors, stud)" abroad. ROTC: Army (b), Air Force (c).
Library
Harvey S. Firestone Memorial Library plus 22 others with 5.1 million titles, 34,348 serial subscriptions, 398,347 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, a Web page.
Computers on Campus
500 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. At least one staffed computer lab available.
Student Life
Housing: on-campus residence required through sophomore year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only, disabled students. Activities and Organirations: drama/theater group, student-run newspaper, radio station, choral group, marching band, Student Volunteer Council, Undergraduate Student Government, University Band, American Whig-Cliosophic Society, Players Club. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late-night transport/escort service controlled dormitory access. Student Services. health clinic, personal/psychologi"cal counseling, women"s center, legal services.
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