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A tiger statue is seen in front of the orange and green trees.

Which 2024 grads decided to donate to the University? We broke it down.

The TigerCall office sent an email to seniors volunteering with the pledge campaign containing information about class members’ pledge status. We analyzed areas of study, majors, and courtesy titles of pledgers.

The TigerCall office sent an email to seniors volunteering with the pledge campaign containing information about class members’ pledge status. We analyzed areas of study, majors, and courtesy titles of pledgers.

DATA | June 17

A wide array of Princeton graduates, many of whom are wearing black and orange jackets, line bleachers inside a dim gymnasium.

Data Blog: Greek life has had little change in the past 25 years

Following the release of The Daily Princetonian’s third annual Senior Survey, Data staffers and editors break down some interesting crosstabs and analyze and compare the data with other surveys.

Following the release of The Daily Princetonian’s third annual Senior Survey, Data staffers and editors break down some interesting crosstabs and analyze and compare the data with other surveys.

SURVEYS | June 2

In front of large stone building is a fence. Above the brown fence rests a board of five numbers, the top reads "1999." Below the "1999," lies (left to right) "1997" "1998" "2000" "2001."

Do Princetonians 25 years out know the purpose of life?

We analyze mood an purpose questions from the Class of 1999 ‘Prince’ Survey and the 2024 Senior Survey. Twelve percent of the Class of 1999 meets criteria further screening for depression, compared to 26 percent of the Class of 2024.

We analyze mood an purpose questions from the Class of 1999 ‘Prince’ Survey and the 2024 Senior Survey. Twelve percent of the Class of 1999 meets criteria further screening for depression, compared to 26 percent of the Class of 2024.

DATA | May 15

Bright day in courtyard. Someone in orange shirt standing atop stone speaking to crowd on the left.

r/princeton. We broke it down.

The subreddit has over 11,000 members and ranks in the top six percent by size. The Daily Princetonian analyzed posts, comments, and dates of this popular subreddit.

The subreddit has over 11,000 members and ranks in the top six percent by size. The Daily Princetonian analyzed posts, comments, and dates of this popular subreddit.

DATA | May 3

Students gather on a lawn in front of a Tudor Gothic style building on a sunny day. Most students are sitting on a picnic blankets with a few standing.

Activism: Prince coverage over the years

The Daily Princetonian’s Data team tracks the ‘Prince’s coverage of activism every decade since the 1870s. Looking at the frequency of articles featuring key words, from “advocacy” to “apartheid” and “divest” to “demonstration,” we uncover trends of activism at Princeton.

The Daily Princetonian’s Data team tracks the ‘Prince’s coverage of activism every decade since the 1870s. Looking at the frequency of articles featuring key words, from “advocacy” to “apartheid” and “divest” to “demonstration,” we uncover trends of activism at Princeton.

DATA | April 26

A stone path is partially obscured by a green bush and runs slightly parallel to a dorm.

212 rising juniors and seniors drew in the same draw group as last year

212 rising juniors and seniors drew in the same draw group as last year. We broke down draw groups for upperclass draw, analyzing group size and how many athletes room together.

212 rising juniors and seniors drew in the same draw group as last year. We broke down draw groups for upperclass draw, analyzing group size and how many athletes room together.

DATA | April 19

Tiger on a table with orange tablecloth, with a cloth titled “PRINCETON POLITICS” draped on the table.

184 members of the Class of 2026 declared Economics. We broke down Declaration Day.

Ahead of Declaration Day for the Class of 2026, the ‘Prince’ broke down the most popular majors. For the first time since at least 2017, Economics is the most popular major, declared by 12.16 percent of the class.

Ahead of Declaration Day for the Class of 2026, the ‘Prince’ broke down the most popular majors. For the first time since at least 2017, Economics is the most popular major, declared by 12.16 percent of the class.

DATA | April 19

An orange brick building sits below a light blue sky. In the foreground, a tree with white flowers blooms.

Breaking down Princeton’s classroom spaces

The building with the most classrooms is McCosh Hall, while 62 percent of classrooms seat 25 people or fewer. We broke down the vast number of rooms that house Princeton's courses.

The building with the most classrooms is McCosh Hall, while 62 percent of classrooms seat 25 people or fewer. We broke down the vast number of rooms that house Princeton's courses.

DATA | April 18

Soccer field in a cloudy sunset. Tree in foreground front left.

Princeton’s most popular fields have been reserved 1,520 times this semester. We broke it down.

We broke down athletic field utilization and examined the difficulties of club sport reservations. In the cold, the Bubble has high demand but is difficult to reserve.

We broke down athletic field utilization and examined the difficulties of club sport reservations. In the cold, the Bubble has high demand but is difficult to reserve.

DATA | April 16

Bright stone building above arch in background. Dark green trees surrounding it in foreground. Ground has rain puddles on it.

Underclassmen beware... fewer rooms remain as class sizes expand. Room Draw 2024 explained

In Spring 2023 there were 82 rooms remaining after upperclass draw ended. This year, there were 17. We analyzed square footage of rooms, residence halls, and room types.

In Spring 2023 there were 82 rooms remaining after upperclass draw ended. This year, there were 17. We analyzed square footage of rooms, residence halls, and room types.

DATA | April 12