Princeton University is the private-not-for-profit university which devoted itself to offering 4-year higher education. The university opened its doors in 1746 with the name College of New Jersey and they offered their service with that name till 1896. In 1756 the college relocated to Princeton. It received university status in 1896 and then changed its name to Princeton University.
Princeton University, which is located in Princeton, NJ is a private university. Princeton University covers an area of 500 acres. The foundation of Princeton University was laid down in the year 1746. Princeton University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Dei Sub Numine Viget (Latin) and its official colors are orange and black. The total enrolment stands at 8,374 (Fall 2018) students at Princeton University. Around 5,422 and 2,997 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 1,289 faculty. Around 50% of the students are females and 50% are males. Notably, Princeton University is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At PU around 40% are white, 22% are Asian, and 12% are Non-resident alien. Moreover, around 99% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several achievers in its 274 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are John F. Kennedy (Politician, Military Officer), Michelle Obama (Writer, Lawyer), Brooke Shields (Spokesperson, Television producer), and Ralph Nader (Activist, Politician). Princeton University's sporting teams are affiliated to NCAA Division I, Ivy League, ECAC Hockey, EARC, EIVA, and MAISA. Like several universities in the country, athletics play an important part here as well. PU offers a total of 100 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation), MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education), and NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board). The total endowment of the Princeton University is around $26 billion (2019).
