A Princeton Profile

Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation’s service and the service of humanity. Its educational mission is to prepare students to pursue meaningful lives and to help address the challenges of the future. To this end, the University aims to enroll the most capable students from all parts of the world and to provide them with an educational experience that strengthens their intellects, sharpens their skills, expands their horizons and prepares them for leadership — all while pursuing the highest possible standards of excellence.

The “Profile” answers the most frequently asked questions about Princeton and highlights many of the resources available on campus, including our generous need-based financial aid program. Additionally, it offers a quick reference to many of the academic, cultural, recreational, economic and community activities that enrich this University and all whom it touches.

To order copies of the print version of the Princeton Profile, please contact Liz Patten in the Office of Communications.

For more information on Princeton, visit the Princeton University website.

The information herein is correct as of September 2023.