Organization

Princeton University Press

Academic publisher founded by Princeton University in 1905, specializing in scholarly books across humanities, social sciences, and sciences.

Princeton University Press
Type
university
Founded
1905
HQ
Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Princeton University Press is the publishing arm of Princeton University, established in 1905 to disseminate scholarly research and academic work. The press publishes books across multiple disciplines including philosophy, history, politics, economics, mathematics, physics, and the humanities, serving both academic and general educated audiences.

The organization operates as a nonprofit publisher committed to advancing knowledge and intellectual discourse. It has become one of the most prestigious academic presses in the United States, known for rigorous peer review and high-quality production standards. Princeton University Press maintains editorial independence while remaining financially supported by the university, allowing it to publish works of significant scholarly merit that might not be commercially viable through trade publishers.

Last updated 31 August 2026