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Princeton University

  • LocationPrinceton, NJ
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 8,922 students
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Princeton University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic life at Princeton University is served by the Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life, the campus ministry the Diocese of Trenton lists for the university. Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 12:00 PM and twice on Sundays in the University Chapel, with weekday confession and weekly adoration in the same chapel during the academic year. Chaplain Fr. Zachary Swantek leads the ministry, which offers small Bible studies, a Catholicism 101 program, a spring retreat and service opportunities.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 3

  • Monday–Friday12:00 PMUniversity Chapel · 2026-2027 schedule; follows Princeton's academic calendar.
  • Sunday4:30 PMUniversity Chapel · 2026-2027 schedule; follows Princeton's academic calendar.
  • Sunday10:00 PMUniversity Chapel · 2026-2027 schedule; follows Princeton's academic calendar.

Confession 1

  • Monday–Friday11:30 AMUniversity Chapel · Runs until 12:00 PM; also available during Adoration.

Adoration 2

  • Tuesday9:00 PMUniversity Chapel · Runs until 10:00 PM.
  • Friday11:00 AMUniversity Chapel · Runs until 12:00 PM.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Mass, Confession & Adoration | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/current-students/mass-and-confession/daily-mass-confession-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass Monday-Friday, 12pm Sunday Mass 4:30 and 10pm Confession Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12pm & during Adoration Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday 9-10pm Friday 11am-12pm All in University Chapel”
    The 2026-2027 schedule lists weekday Mass at 12 PM, Sunday Masses at 4:30 PM and 10 PM, weekday confession, and weekly adoration, all in the University Chapel.
    “Daily Mass Monday-Friday, 12pm Sunday Mass 4:30 and 10pm Confession Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12pm & during Adoration Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday 9-10pm Friday 11am-12pm All in University Chapel”
    The 2026-2027 schedule lists weekday Mass at 12 PM, Sunday Masses at 4:30 PM and 10 PM, weekday confession, and weekly adoration, all in the University Chapel.
    “Daily Mass Monday-Friday, 12pm Sunday Mass 4:30 and 10pm Confession Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12pm & during Adoration Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday 9-10pm Friday 11am-12pm All in University Chapel”
    The 2026-2027 schedule lists weekday Mass at 12 PM, Sunday Masses at 4:30 PM and 10 PM, weekday confession, and weekly adoration, all in the University Chapel.
    “Daily Mass Monday-Friday, 12pm Sunday Mass 4:30 and 10pm Confession Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12pm & during Adoration Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday 9-10pm Friday 11am-12pm All in University Chapel”
    The 2026-2027 schedule lists weekday Mass at 12 PM, Sunday Masses at 4:30 PM and 10 PM, weekday confession, and weekly adoration, all in the University Chapel.
    “Daily Mass Monday-Friday, 12pm Sunday Mass 4:30 and 10pm Confession Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12pm & during Adoration Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday 9-10pm Friday 11am-12pm All in University Chapel”
    The 2026-2027 schedule lists weekday Mass at 12 PM, Sunday Masses at 4:30 PM and 10 PM, weekday confession, and weekly adoration, all in the University Chapel.
    “Daily Mass Monday-Friday, 12pm Sunday Mass 4:30 and 10pm Confession Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12pm & during Adoration Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday 9-10pm Friday 11am-12pm All in University Chapel”
    The 2026-2027 schedule lists weekday Mass at 12 PM, Sunday Masses at 4:30 PM and 10 PM, weekday confession, and weekly adoration, all in the University Chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Princeton University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miSt. Paul's Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life: 0.1 miPrinceton University (campus)N0.1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Paul's Catholic Church — 0.3 mi · 216 Nassau Street, Princeton

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

91 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Trentondioceseoftrenton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The five university ministries of our diocese offer a wealth of diverse opportunities to deepen your faith and grow as part of the Catholic community.”
      The Diocese of Trenton lists campus ministries for five universities in its diocese, including Princeton University.
      “Princeton University Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life 134 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08542 609-924-1820 Chaplain: Father Zachary Swantek”
      The diocese lists the Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life, at 134 Nassau Street, as the campus ministry for Princeton University, with Fr. Zachary Swantek as chaplain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Aquinas Institute's own center at 134 Nassau St. is about 0.1 mile from the university's address.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Trentondioceseoftrenton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Princeton University Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life 134 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08542 609-924-1820 Chaplain: Father Zachary Swantek”
      The diocese lists the Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life, at 134 Nassau Street, as the campus ministry for Princeton University, with Fr. Zachary Swantek as chaplain.
    2. Catholicism 101 | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/baptism-confirmation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Starting September 21, sessions will be held Mondays 7:30-9pm at the Aquinas Center on 134 Nassau Street.”
      Catholicism 101 (OCIA) meets weekly on Mondays from 7:30 to 9 PM at the Aquinas Center, 134 Nassau Street.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Zachary Swantek is listed as Chaplain & Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/about-us/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Zack has served as Catholic Chaplain at Princeton University since 2020.”
      Fr. Zachary Swantek has served as the Catholic chaplain at Princeton University since 2020.
      “FR. ZACHARY SWANTEK CHAPLAIN & DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY”
      Fr. Zachary Swantek is Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry; the staff page lists his email as zswantek@princeton.edu.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass Monday to Friday at 12:00 PM in the University Chapel on campus (2026-2027 schedule).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass, Confession & Adoration | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/current-students/mass-and-confession/daily-mass-confession-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Monday-Friday, 12pm Sunday Mass 4:30 and 10pm Confession Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12pm & during Adoration Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday 9-10pm Friday 11am-12pm All in University Chapel”
      The 2026-2027 schedule lists weekday Mass at 12 PM, Sunday Masses at 4:30 PM and 10 PM, weekday confession, and weekly adoration, all in the University Chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Two Sunday Masses, 4:30 PM and 10:00 PM, in the University Chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass, Confession & Adoration | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/current-students/mass-and-confession/daily-mass-confession-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Monday-Friday, 12pm Sunday Mass 4:30 and 10pm Confession Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12pm & during Adoration Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday 9-10pm Friday 11am-12pm All in University Chapel”
      The 2026-2027 schedule lists weekday Mass at 12 PM, Sunday Masses at 4:30 PM and 10 PM, weekday confession, and weekly adoration, all in the University Chapel.
    2. FAQs | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/prospective-students/faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Two Sunday Masses on campus in the University Chapel”
      Two Sunday Masses are offered on campus in the University Chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and during Adoration. The FAQ also says confession is available before each Mass and by appointment.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass, Confession & Adoration | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/current-students/mass-and-confession/daily-mass-confession-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Monday-Friday, 12pm Sunday Mass 4:30 and 10pm Confession Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12pm & during Adoration Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday 9-10pm Friday 11am-12pm All in University Chapel”
      The 2026-2027 schedule lists weekday Mass at 12 PM, Sunday Masses at 4:30 PM and 10 PM, weekday confession, and weekly adoration, all in the University Chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (Counts the student-run small Bible studies. Men's and women's fellowship gatherings are run by the ministry and are not counted.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Bible Study | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/current-students/spiritual-growth/bible-study · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Groups are student-run and meet for an hour each week.”
      Small group Bible studies are student-run and meet weekly for one hour.
    2. Mission | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/about-us/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Aquinas offers Small Group Bible Studies on campus throughout the week, providing students the opportunity to grow in their faith and develop friendships.”
      Aquinas offers small group Bible studies on campus throughout the week.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Kinds offered: Catholicism 101 (OCIA), a spring retreat, service at a soup kitchen, and Into the Deep discipleship.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Catholicism 101 | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/baptism-confirmation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Starting September 21, sessions will be held Mondays 7:30-9pm at the Aquinas Center on 134 Nassau Street.”
      Catholicism 101 (OCIA) meets weekly on Mondays from 7:30 to 9 PM at the Aquinas Center, 134 Nassau Street.
    2. Retreats | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/current-students/spiritual-growth/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Aquinas offers a retreat every spring – a weekend away from campus filled with prayer, community building, and the chance to encounter Jesus in a deeper way.”
      Aquinas offers a spring retreat each year, held away from campus. The page lists February 20-22, 2026.
    3. Service | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/current-students/fellowship-and-service/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen serves hundreds of Trenton’s hungry and homeless with hot food and drink.”
      Aquinas students volunteer with the Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen in Trenton, with transportation provided.
    4. Into the Deep | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/current-students/spiritual-growth/into-the-deep · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Into the Deep provides discipleship training for students who desire to grow in holiness and mission.”
      Into the Deep is a discipleship training program for students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (14 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 5 confession, 2 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated on campus in the University Chapel every weekday at 12:00 PM and twice on Sundays.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass, Confession & Adoration | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/current-students/mass-and-confession/daily-mass-confession-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Monday-Friday, 12pm Sunday Mass 4:30 and 10pm Confession Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12pm & during Adoration Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday 9-10pm Friday 11am-12pm All in University Chapel”
      The 2026-2027 schedule lists weekday Mass at 12 PM, Sunday Masses at 4:30 PM and 10 PM, weekday confession, and weekly adoration, all in the University Chapel.
    2. FAQs | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/prospective-students/faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Two Sunday Masses on campus in the University Chapel”
      Two Sunday Masses are offered on campus in the University Chapel.
  • A priest, Fr. Zachary Swantek, is listed as chaplain and director of campus ministry, and has served as Catholic chaplain since 2020.
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/about-us/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Zack has served as Catholic Chaplain at Princeton University since 2020.”
      Fr. Zachary Swantek has served as the Catholic chaplain at Princeton University since 2020.
      “FR. ZACHARY SWANTEK CHAPLAIN & DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY”
      Fr. Zachary Swantek is Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry; the staff page lists his email as zswantek@princeton.edu.
  • Formation options include Catholicism 101 (OCIA), Into the Deep discipleship, a spring retreat and a soup kitchen service program.
    Sources (4)
    1. Catholicism 101 | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/baptism-confirmation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Starting September 21, sessions will be held Mondays 7:30-9pm at the Aquinas Center on 134 Nassau Street.”
      Catholicism 101 (OCIA) meets weekly on Mondays from 7:30 to 9 PM at the Aquinas Center, 134 Nassau Street.
    2. Into the Deep | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/current-students/spiritual-growth/into-the-deep · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Into the Deep provides discipleship training for students who desire to grow in holiness and mission.”
      Into the Deep is a discipleship training program for students.
    3. Retreats | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/current-students/spiritual-growth/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Aquinas offers a retreat every spring – a weekend away from campus filled with prayer, community building, and the chance to encounter Jesus in a deeper way.”
      Aquinas offers a spring retreat each year, held away from campus. The page lists February 20-22, 2026.
    4. Service | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/current-students/fellowship-and-service/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen serves hundreds of Trenton’s hungry and homeless with hot food and drink.”
      Aquinas students volunteer with the Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen in Trenton, with transportation provided.

Concerns

  • The published schedule lists confession on weekdays only, from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass, Confession & Adoration | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/current-students/mass-and-confession/daily-mass-confession-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Monday-Friday, 12pm Sunday Mass 4:30 and 10pm Confession Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12pm & during Adoration Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday 9-10pm Friday 11am-12pm All in University Chapel”
      The 2026-2027 schedule lists weekday Mass at 12 PM, Sunday Masses at 4:30 PM and 10 PM, weekday confession, and weekly adoration, all in the University Chapel.
  • No page states whether the Aquinas Institute center is on or next to campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Trentondioceseoftrenton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Princeton University Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life 134 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08542 609-924-1820 Chaplain: Father Zachary Swantek”
      The diocese lists the Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life, at 134 Nassau Street, as the campus ministry for Princeton University, with Fr. Zachary Swantek as chaplain.

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The Catholic center

Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life

  • Address: 134 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: office, meeting space

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Source: dioceseoftrenton.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, princetoncatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 3 off campus, 7 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Spring retreatOff campus
    Spring; the retreat page lists February 20-22, 2026
    A weekend retreat away from campus with Mass, confession, Adoration, and talks.
    princetoncatholic.org
  • Annual student pilgrimage to RomeOff campus
    Fall Break 2026 (October 16-24, 2026)
    Annual student pilgrimage led by the Aquinas Institute.
    princetoncatholic.org

Service 1

  • Loaves and Fishes soup kitchenOff campus
    Student volunteers help serve meals at a soup kitchen in Trenton. Aquinas provides transportation.
    princetoncatholic.org

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Aquinas Schola CantorumOn campus
    Sunday 4:30 PM Masses, academic year
    Mixed choir that sings at the 4:30 PM Sunday Mass in the University Chapel.
    princetoncatholic.org
  • Lenten Morning Prayer and Stations of the CrossOn campus
    Daily during Lent (Morning Prayer); Friday evenings during Lent (Stations)
    Morning Prayer in the chapel and the Stations of the Cross prayed outdoors on campus.
    princetoncatholic.org
  • Weekly Rosary
    Once a week
    Students gather to pray the Rosary once a week.
    princetoncatholic.org

Faith formation 4

  • Catholicism 101 (OCIA)
    Mondays, 7:30-9 PM
    Weekly discussion program for students exploring the faith, becoming Catholic, or preparing for Communion and Confirmation. Meets at the Aquinas Center, 134 Nassau Street.
    princetoncatholic.org
  • Into the Deep
    Discipleship training for students focused on prayer, friendship and sharing the Gospel.
    princetoncatholic.org
  • Spiritual direction and one-on-one meetings with the chaplain
    Weekday afternoons, by request
    Meetings with Fr. Zachary Swantek, held in his office at Aquinas or at a local coffee shop.
    princetoncatholic.org, princetoncatholic.org
  • Seminars and lectures
    Weekly
    Weekly seminars, speakers and conferences; lectures and liturgies are open to the public.
    princetoncatholic.org

Social life 2

  • Men's and women's fellowship
    Weekly gatherings; Women's Fellowship also holds events each semester
    Weekly gatherings for men and for women, and special events for undergraduate and graduate women.
    princetoncatholic.org, princetoncatholic.org
  • Grad Fellowship
    Thursdays, 6-8 PM
    Weekly dinner, fellowship and discussion for graduate students and recent alumni, including a theology reading group. Not an undergraduate group.
    princetoncatholic.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Trentondioceseoftrenton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Princeton University Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life 134 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08542 609-924-1820 Chaplain: Father Zachary Swantek”
    The diocese lists the Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life, at 134 Nassau Street, as the campus ministry for Princeton University, with Fr. Zachary Swantek as chaplain.
    “Princeton University Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life 134 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08542 609-924-1820 Chaplain: Father Zachary Swantek”
    The diocese lists the Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life, at 134 Nassau Street, as the campus ministry for Princeton University, with Fr. Zachary Swantek as chaplain.
  2. Mission | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/about-us/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Aquinas Institute has served Princeton’s campus since 1928, providing a religious home for 1000+ undergraduate and graduate students”
    The Aquinas Institute has served the Princeton campus since 1928.
  3. Catholicism 101 | The Aquinas Instituteprincetoncatholic.org/baptism-confirmation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Starting September 21, sessions will be held Mondays 7:30-9pm at the Aquinas Center on 134 Nassau Street.”
    Catholicism 101 (OCIA) meets weekly on Mondays from 7:30 to 9 PM at the Aquinas Center, 134 Nassau Street.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
100 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.98%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.98%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,553 · ACT 34.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.5 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$73,220

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
5,671
Total students8,922
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$6,128
Cost of attendance (per year)$84,040
Median federal debt at graduation$10,320
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
98%
First-year retention98%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$110,066
Admission rate5%
Students receiving Pell grants19%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1553
SAT reading & writing740–780
SAT math770–800
ACT composite34–35
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 97 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Trenton

The Most Reverend David M. O'Connell, Bishop of Trenton

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Princeton University a Catholic college?
No. Princeton University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life.
What is Princeton University’s Catholic Life Score?
93 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Princeton University?
Mass is listed at University Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Princeton University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Princeton University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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