Verified College DataA Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activityNCAA Division I

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ, United States

4% admit rate98% graduationprivate nonprofit

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A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity

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NCAA Division I

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Princeton University — editorial overview (Princeton, NJ)

Princeton University is located in the middle of the state of New Jersey, and approximately one hour to either New York City or Philadelphia. The area surrounding the town of Princeton is beautiful, with rolling hills and lots of horse farms. There’s a lot of “old money” in this...

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