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Princeton University
Ильина Анна, Р741Б

2.

From College to World Leader
Founded in 1746 (the fourth oldest in the US)
Located in Princeton, New Jersey
One of the top 3 universities in the world (along with
Harvard and Cambridge)

3.

From College to World
Leader
1746 – College of New Jersey, 1896 – Princeton University
Battle of Princeton (1777), Nassau Hall – temporary capital of the
USA
Woodrow Wilson’s reforms: small groups, strict program

4.

Academic structure
Mandatory junior
paper and senior
thesis
5 faculties: engineering,
architecture, public policy,
sciences, humanities and
social sciences
Student/teacher ratio
is 5:1, 75% of classes
have <20 students

5.

Outstanding people of Princeton
Albert Einstein
John Nash
Richard Feynman
Eric Schmidt

6.

Tuition fees (2024–2025)
• Tuition: $59 710
• Room + Board: ~$20 160
• Total (without additional expenses): ~$79,870 per year
• With books, insurance and personal expenses: ~$85,000-86,000

7.

Financial assistance is the main advantage
• Need-blind admission for US citizens, need-aware
for foreigners (but generously)
• 100% coverage of proven financial need
• Family income <$100,000 → full coverage (tuition +
accommodation + meals)
• Income $100,000–250,000 → grant covers 50–
100%
• 60% of students receive aid, with an average grant
of >$65,000
• Average debt upon graduation <$10,000 (US
~$30,000)

8.

Conclusion: Why Princeton
Outcomes and Uniqueness
• History since 1746 + global recognition
• Small classes, student research work
• Dozens of Nobel laureates and world leaders
• High price, but exceptional financial support
• Available for talented students from all families