Princeton University
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$48,502
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About Princeton University
Princeton University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Princeton, New Jersey. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,774, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 6%. The university offers 39 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 98%, and a student-faculty ratio of 4:1. Tuition and fees for students are $48,502.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
6% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
83% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards98% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Recommended
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Implied no
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 32-35
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1450-1570
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.
This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.
Learn more about how we determine school awards8k
Students enrolled
81%
Online student enrollment
4:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
35%
Non-U.S. Citizen
23%
Asian
19%
Hispanic
9%
Black
6%
Two or more races
5%
Unknown
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
47%
Socio-economic diversity
25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $48,502 | $48,502 |
Graduate | $53,890 | $53,890 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,050 |
On-campus room and board | $15,342 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,150 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $68,044 | $68,044 |
Off-campus without family | $49,552 | $49,552 |
Off-campus with family | $49,552 | $49,552 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
25%
State Grant Aid
3%
Institution Grant Aid
61%
Pell Grant
25%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$11k
Average student debt after graduation
$74k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Softball
- Track Field Outdoor
- Rowing
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Computational Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
5Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Research
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
6English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Comparative Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
8History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
9Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
11Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
12Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
13Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Astrophysics
BA
MA
DOC
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Experimental Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
15Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
16Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Demography and Population Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
17Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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