Overview
Founded in 1746, Princeton University is a private, highly selective, Ivy League, the fourth oldest higher education institution in the nation, and one of the original nine colonial colleges. Princeton features a liberal arts education in the Humanities, Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. The university employs Innovative Learning through the Tim McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning, Princeton Online, “Flipped Classrooms,” and the Council on Science and Technology, as well as through the more than 100 Learning Abroad programs for undergraduates. Outside of the classroom, Princeton offers a unique array of extracurriculars, including the Trenton Circus Squad, a belly dance troupe called Raks Odalisque, and the Princeton Racing Electric team.
Acceptance Rate:
4%
Average Net Price:
$18,685
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
35
Average SAT Composite
1517
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $62,688 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $62,688 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $20,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $1050 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$60,629
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,426
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$57,898
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
3%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$10475
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,426
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$288,136,832
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
8%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,667
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,100
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$103
Students receiving federal loans
3%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,751
Average Other Loans Per Year
$7,288
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
39644
Students Applied
1%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
36
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 1 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
20%
Submitting ACT
57%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 35
Average SAT Composite: 1517
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
8,922
Total Number of Undergrads
5,671
0
100
90%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
98%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
5:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
49
Faculty Overview
0
100
87%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
56
Countries Represented
116
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
28%
Student Organizations
540
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
94%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
95%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
orange and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Ivy Group
Total Male Athletes
610
Total Female Athletes
428
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
10
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
- Squash
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Squash
Princeton University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$116,300
Top 5 Cities
New York
San Francisco
Washington
Boston
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Princeton University
Google
Goldman Sachs
Microsoft
Morgan Stanley
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Research
Engineering
Finance
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,100
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$103
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