Princeton University is a private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey. Founded in 1746, it is one of the nine colonial colleges established before the American Revolution. Princeton provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. The university has a diverse student body and a distinguished faculty, including numerous Nobel laureates, Fields Medalists, and Pulitzer Prize winners. Princeton is known for its rigorous academic programs, vibrant campus life, and strong commitment to research and scholarship. The university has a long history of innovation and discovery, with notable contributions to fields such as mathematics, physics, economics, and public policy.