Data

‘What, like it’s hard?’: A look at Princeton’s law school placement from 2019 to 2025

The ‘Prince’ analyzes the law schools where Princeton students applied, were admitted, and matriculated, as well as their LSAT scores and GPAs.

The ‘Prince’ analyzes the law schools where Princeton students applied, were admitted, and matriculated, as well as their LSAT scores and GPAs.

Meet the Class of 2030: The annual frosh survey

The ‘Prince’ surveyed more than 500 members of the Class of 2030 on their demographics, views, experiences and more. Take a look to explore who makes up Princeton’s newest class.

The ‘Prince’ surveyed more than 500 members of the Class of 2030 on their demographics, views, experiences and more. Take a look to explore who makes up Princeton’s newest class.

The Class of 2026, by the numbers: The fifth annual senior survey

Compiled through months of planning, outreach, and analysis, the data visualizations and blurbs presented in the Senior Survey help tell the story of the Great Class of 2026 — the largest undergraduate class in the University’s history.

Compiled through months of planning, outreach, and analysis, the data visualizations and blurbs presented in the Senior Survey help tell the story of the Great Class of 2026 — the largest undergraduate class in the University’s history.

Dod, Scully, and Wright fall first: a look at rising junior room draw

By the end of sophomore draw, Dod, Scully, and Wright Hall had all filled up.

By the end of sophomore draw, Dod, Scully, and Wright Hall had all filled up.

For the Class of 2027, Scully wins by a mile: A look at rising senior room draw

The Class of 2027 selected 458 rooms and 636 beds in upperclassmen housing from April 7 to April 10.

The Class of 2027 selected 458 rooms and 636 beds in upperclassmen housing from April 7 to April 10.

Fewer new classes, less global travel in Fall 2026 course offerings

Fall 2026 courses were released on March 26. The ‘Prince’ broke it down.

Fall 2026 courses were released on March 26. The ‘Prince’ broke it down.

The end of the take-home era: How exams have changed in the age of AI

The number of take-home exams saw a 71 percent drop from Spring 2025 to Spring 2026.

The number of take-home exams saw a 71 percent drop from Spring 2025 to Spring 2026.

Do you have a Valentine? 7 in 10 will have a significant other before graduation, ‘Prince’ surveys show.

The Daily Princetonian analyzed the Class of 2024 and the Class of 2025 through their Frosh and Senior Survey data to understand how love grew during their four years on campus.

The Daily Princetonian analyzed the Class of 2024 and the Class of 2025 through their Frosh and Senior Survey data to understand how love grew during their four years on campus.

After years of losses, Cloister needed cash before closing. It turned to other clubs on the Street for help.

Cloister Inn has taken significant losses in recent years and has the fewest assets of any eating club — so much so that it obtained a $90,000 loan from six other members of the Street in the spring.

Cloister Inn has taken significant losses in recent years and has the fewest assets of any eating club — so much so that it obtained a $90,000 loan from six other members of the Street in the spring.

How many Princeton students pay tuition after aid expansion? Not many, survey data suggests

How much did Princeton’s 2025 aid expansion impact the number of tuition-paying students? We broke it down.

How much did Princeton’s 2025 aid expansion impact the number of tuition-paying students? We broke it down.

Princeton University Art Museum: By the Numbers

The Daily Princetonian analyzed trends from the Princeton Art Museum's Collections Database, focusing on the 3,241 artworks currently on display out of 58,348 total in the database. The data reveals a varied curation across over 500 artists and 1,000 distinct artistic mediums in Princeton’s newly renewed public art experience. 

The Daily Princetonian analyzed trends from the Princeton Art Museum's Collections Database, focusing on the 3,241 artworks currently on display out of 58,348 total in the database. The data reveals a varied curation across over 500 artists and 1,000 distinct artistic mediums in Princeton’s newly renewed public art experience. 

As more first-years turn to AI than ever, U. tells applicants: ‘authenticity matters’

Of the 20 percent of the Class of 2029 who view the rise of LLMs such as ChatGPT as “revolutionary,” almost 80 percent use AI models for recreation, and almost 66 percent use them for writing/reading assistance. The Daily Princetonian looked at the previous Frosh Surveys from the Class of 2027 through this year’s Class of 2029 to understand the shift regarding AI use and AI sentiment.

How loud is too loud? A breakdown of the most popular upperclass wake-up call

This semester, The Daily Princetonian investigated how loud the Hobson construction site is by measuring noise levels in locations outside of the five dorm buildings closest to it. We measured the noise levels with a decibel (dB) meter standing next to each building for short intervals sometime between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. every weekday for two weeks.

This semester, The Daily Princetonian investigated how loud the Hobson construction site is by measuring noise levels in locations outside of the five dorm buildings closest to it. We measured the noise levels with a decibel (dB) meter standing next to each building for short intervals sometime between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. every weekday for two weeks.

Among 208 new courses this spring, seven involve the new art museum: four takeaways from course offerings

The University released the course offerings for Spring 2026 this Thursday, October 30. The Daily Princetonian broke down the 1,428 classes that will be offered this spring — a decrease of 27 courses compared to Spring 2025. Here are our four takeaways.

How do intended majors correlate with the Class of 2029’s top college choices?

For Princeton’s Class of 2029, The Daily Princetonian analyzed how someone’s intended major impacted their top college choice to understand what drove Princeton’s newest Tigers to select their favorite campus.

New York City wins, and it’s not even close: a deep dive into 2025 Alumni Giving

Week by week, the ‘Prince’ broke down this year’s Alumni Giving campaign.

Week by week, we broke down this year's Alumni Giving campaign.

How is Princeton’s youngest class using AI?

The Daily Princetonian analyzed responses from the 2029 Frosh Survey regarding AI use across fields and in various settings to determine how Princeton’s youngest class is using AI models like ChatGPT.

The Daily Princetonian analyzed responses from the 2029 Frosh Survey regarding AI use across fields and in various settings to determine how Princeton’s youngest class is using AI models like ChatGPT.

Princeton’s ‘working’ Class of 2029

The Daily Princetonian analyzed responses from the 2029 Frosh Survey regarding high school employment to determine how many Tigers were already working at a summer or in-school-year job as high schoolers. Princeton’s Class of 2029 has begun their grind long before their matriculation at Princeton.

The Daily Princetonian analyzed responses from the 2029 Frosh Survey regarding high school employment to determine how many Tigers were already working at a summer or in-school-year job as high schoolers. Princeton’s Class of 2029 has begun their grind long before their matriculation at Princeton.

Are Princeton students in the nation’s service?

As first-years, 71.9 percent of respondents to the 2029 Frosh Survey described their career ambitions as being in the nation’s service or the service of humanity, in line with Princeton’s informal motto. But a nearly identical proportion — 70.1 percent — also said they aspired to make money in their careers.

Takeaways from Princeton’s open faculty job postings

At the time of collection, there were 157 listings spanning 49 academic units. As many of these positions are filled on a rolling basis, the data collected by the ‘Prince’ only provides a snapshot of the current available positions in the University's faculty.

At the time of collection, there were 157 listings spanning 49 academic units. As many of these positions are filled on a rolling basis, the data collected by the ‘Prince’ only provides a snapshot of the current available positions in the University's faculty.