WASPs at Princeton

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<p>I think you’re quite high on your estimate, Mustafah. Below are the most recent percentages reported for first year students needing financial aid. You’ll see that Princeton actually has the highest percentage of needy first years.</p>

<p>Since only about half of Princeton’s undergraduates are U.S. Caucasians you would be suggesting that 40% to 60% of those are “rich”. I’m not certain how you define rich but the numbers certainly don’t seem to suggest that Princeton is filled with wealthy students. I needed a large amount of financial aid and had a campus job. I can honestly say I didn’t know anyone who came from great wealth. I’m sure there were some but they didn’t stand out. </p>

<p>Percentage of First Year Students Determined to Have Financial Need (U.S. News)</p>

<p>55%—Princeton
54%—Harvard
52%—Columbia
50%—Dartmouth
46%—Yale
45%—Brown
42%—Cornell
39%—Penn</p>