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Princeton University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Princeton University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes Required for sophomore
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 94.5%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Princeton University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Princeton University students live on campus. In 2023, 94.5% of undergrads at Princeton University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 5.4% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Princeton University. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Princeton University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Princeton University Athletics

At Princeton University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Princeton University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Crew NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Fencing NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Ice Hockey NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Lacrosse NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Soccer NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Squash Club Teams Club Teams NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Volleyball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Water Polo NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1

Is Princeton University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Princeton University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Princeton campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Princeton offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Princeton University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Princeton University, take U.S. Highway 1 to Princeton, NJ. If you need to fly, book your flight to Newark Liberty International airport.

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Keep Reading About Princeton University

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Princeton Students

50%

Women

50%

Men

99%

Full Time

1%

Part Time

18%

In State

82%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

38%

24%

12%

10%

8%

7%

2%

0.13%

0.11%

Undergraduate Students

5,617

Graduate Students

3,225

Non-Resident / International Students

681

Princeton Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

8,842

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

6%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$59,710

Out-of-State

$59,710

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 1
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