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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 4.6%
- Extremely selective
- Average net price
- $7,815
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 97%
- Median earnings
- $133,523
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Princeton University is a private nonprofit college in Princeton, NJ with 5,709 undergraduates. It admits 4.6% of applicants, and admitted students average 1553 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $7,815 per year. 97% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $133,523 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 4.6%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 39,644
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,782
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 77%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing740–780
200800
SAT Math770–800
200800
ACT Composite34–35
136
What Princeton University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $87,888
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $65,510
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k—
- $30–48k$795
- $48–75k$1,346
- $75–110k$4,761
- $110k+$38,927
Get a personal estimate with Princeton University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 97%
- Freshman retention
- 98%
- Median earnings
- $133,523
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $12,400
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,709
- Student–faculty ratio
- 5:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 24%
- White34%
- Hispanic10%
- Black9%
- Asian24%
Princeton University FAQ
What is Princeton University's acceptance rate?+
Princeton University admits 4.6% of applicants, which makes it extremely selective.
What SAT score do you need for Princeton University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 740–780 on SAT Reading and Writing and 770–800 on SAT Math; the average total is 1553.
What ACT score do you need for Princeton University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 34–35.
Is Princeton University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Princeton University?+
In Fall 2023, 39,644 students applied to Princeton University and 1,782 were admitted; 1,366 enrolled.
Does Princeton University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Princeton University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Princeton University require an essay?+
Princeton University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Princeton University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $87,888 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $7,815.
What is Princeton University's graduation rate?+
97% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 186131 · How we use this data
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