Princeton University

Princeton University is attended by 197 students from India, per the latest enrollment stats. The Class of 2029 includes students from 65 countries. China, South Korea, Bangladesh, and Pakistan are the other Asian countries represented at Princeton Jersey.

Given below is a breakdown of the Class of 2029 based on ethnicity.

Yes, Princeton is the #1 university in the world in 2026, according to US News. It also ranks #1 as part of the Best Value Schools category rankings given by the same platform. Given below is how US News ranks Princeton for different categories.

Many famous scientists attended Princeton University or atleast were affiliated with it, as part of their research. Some popular ones are mentioned below.

• Richard Feynman - Pursued a PhD in Princeton University, won a Nobel Prize in Physics
• Kip Thorne - Pursued a PhD in 1965. Known for his work on understanding Gravitational waves. Nobel Laureate in Physics
• Frances Arnold - Nobel Laureate in Chemistry (2018)
• John Hopfield - American Physicist and Emeritius Professor at Princeton. Won a Nobel in 2024 for Physics, for his work on energy functions and Machine Learning.

Wentworth Miller attended the University of Princeton. He is known for his role of Micheal Scofield in Prison Break. Miller pursued a UG degree in English Literature, graduating in 1995.

He was part of the singing groups and acted in campus productions before he started his career. Apart from acting, he also screenwrited the 2013 thriller movie, Stoker.

Yes, Steve Forbes, attended Princeton Jersey. He is the chairman and editor-in-chief of the business magazine, Forbes. Steve graduated with an BA in History, in 1970. He also co-founded the student-run magazine, Business Today.

He also received honorary degrees from Lehigh University and the New York Institute of Technology. Steve also served former US Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush as part of the Board for International Broadcasting.

Indian food is very limited on campus. However, there are many Indian food options available near the university campus. Some popular ones mentioned below.

There are many things students do for fun at Princeton. Some popular ones are mentioned below.

• Outdoor Action - Outdoor Education and Leadership programme where students go hiking, camping, and rock-climbing
• Fountain Jumping - Take a dip in the Fountain of Freedom
• Cane Spree - Sports competition between freshman and sophomore students
• PSCE Events - The Student Events Committee hosts several weekly events like bingo and craft nights

Deadlines for scholarships at Princeton are the same as the deadlines for admissions. For some scholarships, students may also have to submit a graded written paper. Make sure to send in the applications by the deadlines given below.

Yes, Indian students are eligible for a 100% scholarship at Princeton University USA. For that, students would need to perform really well in their academics and get an admission offer from the university. Here are the basic conditions students need to meet to be eligible for scholarships at Princeton.

• Apply via the Common or Coalition app
• Show strong academic scores
• Documents showing personal low income or that of family
• Submit CSS profile and IDOC
• Clear the personal interview (if asked)