Princeton University

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About Princeton University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Princeton University is a medium-sized private university located on a suburban campus in Princeton, New Jersey. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,671, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 4%. The university offers 40 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 97%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $57,410.

Princeton, NJ

$57,410

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Admissions Breakdown

97%

Retention Rate Insight

97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

97%

Graduation Rate Insight

97% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPANot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentImplied no

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile34-35

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1510-1570

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

9k

Students enrolled

72%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
InternationalCheck Bold

Demographics

White

22%

Unknown

2%

Black

5%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

8%

Asian

15%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

21% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

21%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

6,394

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

21%

State Grant Aid

2%

Institution Grant Aid

61%

Pell Grant

21%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,677
State Grant Aid$8,758
Institution Grant Aid$57,295
Pell Grant Aid$5,226

Financial Outlook

$10k

Average student debtafter graduation

$74k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

13.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Wrestling
  • Field Hockey
  • Other Sports
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Engineering.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
8History.
9Mathematics And Statistics.
10Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
11Natural Resources And Conservation.
12Philosophy And Religious Studies.
13Physical Sciences.
14Psychology.
15Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
16Social Sciences.
17Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.