Princeton University is a private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, known for its world‑class academics, small‑class feel, and strong undergraduate‑teaching focus. Students often rave about the tight‑knit residential‑college life, the many campus traditions, the energy around football and other events, and the balance of intense academics with arts, sports, and civic‑engagement opportunities.

State

New Jersey

Student Population

8,500

Acceptance Rate

4–4.5%

GPA Range

3.9-4.0

SAT Range

1470–1580

Common Majors

computer science, economics, engineering, politics, psychology, public policy

“School culture feels like a mix of intense study blocks and cherished traditions, professors challenge you to think deeply but stay involved in advising, sports add a quiet but proud rhythm, and off‑campus life blends Princeton walks, nearby New York trips, and research projects that keep the routine demanding yet meaningful.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$59,710

Conference

Ivy League

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.15

Avg Women's Scores

74.92

Men's Team Notes

Tigers men posted competitive 291.5 team averages across elite fields, tying top-25 teams at The Prestige with +15 totals. Strong second-round surges and ahead of multiple ranked opponents showcased depth; par-or-better consistency on firm Ivy layouts fueled postseason contention.

Women's Team Notes

Tiger women delivered 294.3 adjusted averages over 12th-place Stanford Intercollegiate finish against 12 top-50 teams. Ahead of UCLA and San Jose State with balanced scoring from Richmond and Zhang; precise par-4 play advanced Ivy positioning on challenging Eastern tracks.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Will Green

Women's Coach

Erika DeSanty

Men's Email

golf@princeton.edu

Women's Email

edesanty@princeton.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Will Green is Princeton University’s men’s head golf coach, serving in the role for over 25 seasons across multiple stints. A long‑time leader in the Ivy League, he has guided the Tigers through a strong schedule of conference and national‑level events, emphasizing player development, academics, and team‑driven success. Green’s steady leadership has kept Princeton consistently competitive in the Ivy League and a respected program in the broader Division I scope.

Women's Coach Bio

Erika DeSanty is Princeton women’s head golf coach, entering her 12th season with the program in 2025–26. A former Colby‑Sawyer standout and experienced collegiate coach, she has elevated the Tigers with a dedicated, competitive‑schedule approach and a strong team‑first culture. DeSanty emphasizes technical‑skill work, short‑game development, and academic balance, positioning Princeton women’s golf as a consistent Ivy League‑level program and a serious contender at the conference‑championship level.