<p>I have two Daughters at Princeton, one a Senior, one a Sophomore. I have visited quite often over the last 5 years, including two Princeton Previews. I have always remarked to my Daughters how quiet it was, which just added to the Princeton mystique for me (I went to a large 40,000+ State School). It is quiet, but as others have commented, no cars on Campus, and, the buildings are spread out, lots of trees, students are studying during the day, or, if not, there is plenty of open space, courtyards.</p>
<p>Remember also- there are a little over 5,000 students on this magnificent Campus. Go to Nassau Street, or “The Street”, and you will see (hear) more of what you may be looking for. You have the best of both worlds, within blocks, and you cannot beat the sheer grandeur and majesty of the main Campus. It is a very special place, my Daughters have never felt that it was “quiet”. Truly the “Best Old Place of All”! I encourage you to go to Princeton Preview and see how “not quiet” Princeton truly is!</p>