With 80% of students graduating within four years, Princeton is proud of their high graduation rate. The rates get even higher for six years, with 97% graduating. 97%% of freshman decide to stay in the school after their first year, resulting in Princeton being one of the top not-for-profits for first year retention.

Currently, Princeton has about 850 full time faculty members, each a leading member of their field. This results in a 5 to 1 student to faculty ratio. The school also offers other learning opportunities including ROTC (Air Force, Army, or Navy), study abroad, and over 53 certification programs.

On top of all this, the university is one of the top most diverse schools in the country. They see students from all over the world, but a majority do come from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and California.

Academic Profile for 2025

Four Year Graduation Rate
80%

Six Year Graduation Rate
97%

Eight Year Graduation Rate
98%

Student to Faculty Ratio
5 to 1

First Year Retention Rate
97%


Distribution of Students per State

for the first-year class of
1,497
students in 2022

(Hover in each state to view details of distribution)

None
1 To 5
6 To 15
16 To 25
26 To 50
51 and Above

Student Race, Ethnicity, and Age Information


Total Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity for the 2022 school year

Students Total
5,604

Total Enrollment by Age for the 2022 school year

Students Total
5,604

Other Learning Opportunities
Distance learning
Does not offer distance education opportunities
Special learning
ROTC - Air Force
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)


Accreditation

Institutional

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Agency Period of Accreditation Status
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
01/01/1921 - Current
Accredited
Specialized

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Agency / Program Period of Accreditation Status
Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
[Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs]
06/12/2012 - Current
Accredited

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