Princeton University – Graduate School (Research only)

Founded in 1746 in Elizabeth as the College of New Jersey, Princeton University became officially a university in 1896. It is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. It has an endowment of $37.7 billion, the largest endowment per student in the United States ($4.4 million per student). The institution has a highly selective admission rate: only 5% of applicants are admitted to Princeton University. Teaching quality is top-notch and international rankings honor it, with an unbeatable international positioning. Social life at Princeton is primarily focused on campus and is based on student associations. Notable alumni include Richard Feynman, John Nash, and Jeff Bezos.