Princeton University is a private Ivy League research university located in Princeton, New Jersey. Founded in 1746, it is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the United States.
As a private institution, Princeton operates independently of state government control and relies heavily on tuition, endowments, and private donations for funding. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs across humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering.
Private universities like Princeton have greater autonomy in curriculum design, admissions policies, and financial management compared to public universities, which receive state funding and adhere to government regulations.
