Princeton University, founded in 1746 as the College of New Jersey, is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and a founding member of the Ivy League. Consistently ranked among the top universities in the world, Princeton is celebrated for its intense focus on undergraduate education alongside world-class graduate research — a combination that makes it unique among elite American research universities.
The Princeton campus, situated in the charming town of Princeton, New Jersey, is widely considered one of the most beautiful in the United States. The university's Gothic and Collegiate Gothic architecture creates an atmosphere reminiscent of Oxford — sweeping lawns, ancient stone buildings draped in ivy, and a sense of timeless academic purpose. Nassau Hall, built in 1756, served briefly as the capitol of the United States and remains the heart of Princeton's campus. The campus covers approximately 600 acres and is home to world-class art and sculpture collections, including works by Henry Moore, Alexander Calder, and Pablo Picasso displayed throughout the grounds.
Princeton enrolls approximately 8,300 students, including roughly 5,300 undergraduates and 3,000 graduate students — making it intentionally smaller than most of its Ivy League peers, which contributes to its extraordinarily intimate learning environment. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 5:1, among the lowest of any major research university. Princeton has a generous financial aid program and meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students, regardless of citizenship.
The university's academic strengths span virtually every discipline. The Department of Mathematics and Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study — where Albert Einstein spent the last two decades of his life — have produced some of the most significant mathematical and scientific breakthroughs of the 20th and 21st centuries. The Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs (now the School of Public and International Affairs) is one of the world's premier institutions for training future diplomats, policymakers, and global leaders.
Princeton alumni include two U.S. presidents — James Madison and Woodrow Wilson — as well as Jeff Bezos, Michelle Obama, Sonia Sotomayor, David Petraeus, and a remarkable concentration of Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Fields Medal recipients. The university has produced more Nobel laureates than most countries.
Princeton is located approximately 55 miles southwest of Manhattan and 45 miles northeast of Philadelphia. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the most convenient major airport, approximately 55 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes by car. JFK is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is approximately 45–60 minutes. MyNYSUV provides direct luxury SUV service from all three airports to Princeton's campus, with flight monitoring, meet & greet, and full luggage assistance. We also serve the nearby Lawrenceville School, The Hun School of Princeton, and Blair Academy for families whose children attend multiple institutions in the Princeton area.