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Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and in the service of all nations.

Princeton is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanitiessocial sciences natural sciencesengineeringHISTORYChartered in 1746 as the College of New JerseyPrinceton University was British North America's fourth college.Located in Elizabeth for one year and then in Newark for nine the College of New Jersey moved to Princeton in 1756In 1896, when expanded program offerings brought the College university statusThe College of New Jersey was officially renamed Princeton University in honor of its host community of Princeton.Four years later, in 1900, the Graduate School was established.In the fall of 1969, Princeton became co-educational, and eight women transfer students graduated in June 1970

Ivy Leagueis the name generally applied to eight universities that over the years have had common interests in scholarship as well as in athletics. Stanley Woodward,New York Herald Tribunesports writer, coined the phrase in the early thirties.

PRINCETON IS A MEMBER OF THE IVY LEAGUE.PAYMENTStudent BudgetThe estimated cost of attendance for 2015-16 is $61,160 and includes:

Tuition: $43,450Room charge: $7,920Board rate: $6,240Estimated miscellaneous expenses: $3,550

The University's generous financial aid program ensures that talented students from all economic backgrounds can afford a Princeton education.

Today Princeton has more than 1,100 faculty members instruct approximately 5,200 undergraduate students and 2,600 graduate students.

University GovernancePrinceton University is led by Christopher L. Eisgruber, who became president on July 1, 2013The Trustees of Princeton University is responsible for the overall direction of the University.The Council of the Princeton University Community was created in 1969 and serves as a forum for the discussion of issuesChaired by the president, the council is composed of faculty, staff, students and alumni.

Some of theFamous Princeton Students

Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States

F. Scott Fitzgerald, widely considered one of America's greatest writers

Steve Forbes, president and CEO of Forbes, Inc. and editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine.

First Lady Michelle Obama

Brooke Shields, American model and actress

Dean George Tanaka, also known as Dean Cain, American actor Campus

A vast range of cultural, educational, athletic and social activities are available to Princeton students, faculty and staffGetting involved in campus life is the quickest way to become a part of the University communityCampus life activities are built around the concepts of encouraging each community member to express his or her talents and to respect all members of pluralistic community.

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