Princeton is known for academic excellence, a strong residential college system, and unique traditions. It is a private Ivy League school founded in 1746 as the College of New Jersey. It offers strong programs in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering, consistently ranking among the nation's top universities. Because it was founded in 1746 it's the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the U.S.
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