The University is in Princeton, New Jersey. It is an hour's train ride south of New York City
and an hour's train ride north of Philadelphia.
Students
There are 4,600 undergraduates (本科生). There are also 1,900 graduate students, but
Princeton is unusual among universities in having a student body made up largely of
undergraduates.
Faculty
Princeton has about 700 full-time faculty members (教员). There are another 300 or so part-time and visiting faculty. All faculty members at Princeton are expected to teach and research.
Degrees
Princeton offers two undergraduate degrees: the bachelor (学士) of arts AB degree and
the bachelor of science in engineering BS.E degree.
Academic Year
An academic year runs from September to late May and lasts two terms (fall and spring). A
normal course load is four or five courses per term, although many students take extra courses.
Residences
Princeton provides housing for all undergraduate students. Freshmen and second-year
students are required to spend their first two years in one of five colleges. Each college has its own
dining hall, common rooms, and computer centers.
Fees and Expenses (Academic Year 2004-2005)
Tuition (学费): $29,910
Room and board: $ 8,387
Other expenses (books, telephone, etc.): $ 3,083
Total: $ 41,380 【題組】61. In what way is Princeton University different from other American universities according to
the text?
(A) It has five colleges.
(B) Its students are mainly undergraduates.
(C) It provides housing for all undergraduate students.
(D) All the faculty members at Princeton are expected to teach and research.
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