Caroline C. Pam of The New York Observer wrote that Princeton was "long dogged by a reputation for anti-Semitism" and that this history as well as Princeton's elite status caused the university and its community to feel sensitivity towards the decrease of Jewish students. [112] The ORL houses the office of the Dean of Religious Life, Alison Boden,[113] and a number of university chaplains, including the country's first Hindu chaplain, Vineet Chander; and one of the country's first Muslim chaplains, Sohaib Sultan. McCarter is also recognized as one of the leading regional theaters in the United States. Princeton, among the oldest colleges in the U.S., is located in the quiet town of Princeton, New Jersey. [137] In 2011, The Business Journal rated Princeton as the most selective college in the Eastern United States. The issue administrators ranked financial aid as likely to be the greatest concern among students. This occurred in 2012, ending a five-year drought. Princeton was ranked first in the 2019 U.S. News rankings. Tilghman. Just over 1 in 8 respondents (14 percent) reported the percentage of in-state students in their school's incoming first-year class is higher than it was in 2019, while 6 percent reported it is lower than it was in 2019. Albert Einstein, though on the faculty at the Institute for Advanced Study rather than at Princeton, came to be associated with the university through frequent lectures and visits on the campus. [1]:44 The campuses are situated about one hour from both New York City and Philadelphia. Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors. [29], In 1902, Woodrow Wilson, graduate of the Class of 1879, was elected the 13th president of the university. The college program administrator oversees the budget of the college as well as the management of all college facilities. "[166] In the 2021 Times Higher Education assessment of the world's greatest universities, Princeton was ranked 9th. Princeton University is a private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey. Are you a current college student? Other rankings are available online. Chapter V: The Rise of the Collegiate Gothic", "Princeton University: An Interactive Campus History. [195], The median family income of Princeton students is $186,100, with 57% of students coming from the top 10% highest-earning families and 14% from the bottom 60%. Undergraduate social life revolves around the residential colleges and a number of coeducational eating clubs, which students may choose to join in the spring of their sophomore year. One of Princeton's defining characteristics is its small, residential community for undergraduate and graduate students. The top 20 schools are then compiled and ranked in 62 different categories. The organization said it monitors colleges "continuously and annually" to collect data on more than 2,000 schools. [125] It emphasizes original and independent scholarship whereas master's degree programs in architecture, engineering, finance, and public affairs and public policy prepare candidates for careers in public life and professional practice. Surveys are available year-round on Princeton Review’s website. I greatly enjoy the overall ambience of Princeton University. We asked 143,000 students about their colleges experience – everything from academics to campus culture. Founded in 1746 in Elizabeth as the College of New Jersey, Princeton is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution. [169][needs update], The Princeton Environmental Institute (PEI) is an "interdisciplinary center of environmental research, education, and outreach" at the university. The Best 386 Colleges 2021 Edition Is Here. The main campus sits on about 500 acres (2.0 km2) in Princeton. *Report of the Working Group on Campus Social & Residential Life, 2011, © 2020 The Trustees of Princeton University, Office of the Dean of the College4th Floor, Morrison HallPrinceton UniversityPrinceton, New Jersey 08544 USA, Office Hours: 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through FridayWebsite Feedback, Time Away from Princeton: Taking a Leave of Absence. The university also manages the Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. "[192], TigerTrends is a university-based student run fashion, arts, and lifestyle magazine. It can also refer to Nassau Hall, the building that was built in 1756 and named after William III of the House of Orange-Nassau. It includes works by Alexander Calder (Five Disks: One Empty), Jacob Epstein (Albert Einstein), Henry Moore (Oval with Points), Isamu Noguchi (White Sun), and Pablo Picasso (Head of a Woman). In 1896, the college officially changed its name from the College of New Jersey to Princeton University to honor the town in which it resides.