Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
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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