Princeton
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Princeton most commonly refers to Princeton University, a private Ivy League research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States, and one of the nation's oldest and most distinguished institutions of higher education.
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Founded in 1746 as the College of New Jersey and renamed Princeton University in 1896, the university is internationally recognized for excellence in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and public affairs. It is noted for its strong emphasis on undergraduate education, world-class research, and a highly selective admissions process.
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Princeton University is a private research university in Princeton, New Jersey. Established in 1746, it is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and a member of the Ivy League. The university comprises undergraduate and graduate schools across a broad range of academic disciplines and is home to numerous research centers and institutes. Princeton has produced many Nobel laureates, Fields Medalists, Turing Award recipients, heads of state, jurists, scholars, and other influential leaders. Its historic campus, commitment to fundamental research, and tradition of academic excellence have made it one of the world's leading universities.