Princeton University - Ratings, Reviews & Ranking

" Great School. Not the best socially, but that is not why you go to Princeton. The Peer Network is incredible, and the school alone is worth it just because of who you go to class with. The teachers often times lack emotional intelligence just because they are so smart. The pace of class can be incredibly fast as a result, especially in math or science. But that is just my personal opinion. All in all, it is a great school that I love very much. "

" I had a great experience here from the classes to the social scene. I do think to get the most out of Princeton, you must be proactive and seek out the help you need and find the services you want: they are there, but often not immediately obvious. As a philosophy major, naturally I have ethical qualms with certain ways the institution is run; however, the faculty, students, administrators, and staff members make this campus truly wonderful. Classes are what you make out of them, which is also true for most clubs/extracurriculars. A lot of people found the experience stressful or feel pressure to be "at the top" and secure competitive, lucrative positions. I can only speak for myself, but focusing on myself, using Princeton's money to travel, and making relationships ultimately led me to the personal openness and support/connections I needed to find the next steps that were right for me. Couldn't be happier with where I am now and I'll always think back positively on my experiences at Princeton. "

" Princeton is one of the best places to experience higher level learning. You never feel like you are not being challenged and are pushed to become a better version of yourself everyday. The faculty and staff do an excellent job of creating an environment in which you are able to discover different perspectives on life and educational topics. "

" I'm still a student here so my review wouldn't be entirely accurate for a full experience. So far, I've had a great experience here, both academically and socially. I've wanted to go to Princeton for a few years and actually attending has not been a dissapointment in the slightest. I'm not entirely sure what else to say, other than I would recommend it to someone who is a very motivated student, but if you get accepted you probably will be. Just remember that the hard work doesn't stop when you get to college. "

" For the living expenses question, I would say it depends on your financial aid situation so it varies from student to student. For me personally it was adequate, but I will still have student debt. Overall, I'm attending Princeton as an athlete and I fell in love with the school on my visit there when I was being recruited. Overall I think it's a great experience in the classroom and for student life in general. "