Paying for Princeton University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $59,710 4.01% $62,860 4.06%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Princeton University (Princeton) is $59,710 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $62,860. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $63,515.
61% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $62,079. It could cover 103.97% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $21,961 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Princeton's 4-year tuition is $268,206, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $378,127.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Princeton University is $59,710. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.01% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $63,515.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $62,102 , a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Princeton Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$57,410$21,955
2023-2024$59,710$23,280
Change % 2023-20244.01%6.04%
2024-2025$62,102$24,685

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $62,860. The graduate tuition has been risen by 4.06% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $53,574.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $65,409 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 4.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Princeton Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$60,410$21,955
2023-2024$62,860$23,280
Change % 2023-20244.06%6.04%
2024-2025$65,409$24,685

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Princeton. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,926.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,851
2023-2024$1,926
2024-2025$2,004

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $23,280 when a student live on a campus housing facilities for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.04% compared to the previous year.
The Princeton's 2024 COA is $84,040 for on-campus living.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Princeton
On-campus
Tuition & Fees$59,710
Room & Board$19,380
Personal Expenses$3,900
Books & Supplies$1,050
Cost of Attendance$84,040
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Princeton Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Princeton?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Princeton is $268,206.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Princeton 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$62,512$65,445$68,517$71,732$268,206
Class of 2029Fall 2025$65,445$68,517$71,732$75,098$280,792
Class of 2030Fall 2026$68,517$71,732$75,098$78,622$293,969
Class of 2031Fall 2027$71,732$75,098$78,622$82,312$307,764
Class of 2032Fall 2028$75,098$78,622$82,312$86,174$322,206

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $378,127.
Princeton 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$88,039$92,231$96,625$101,232$378,127
Class of 2029Fall 2025$92,231$96,625$101,232$106,061$396,149
Class of 2030Fall 2026$96,625$101,232$106,061$111,123$415,042
Class of 2031Fall 2027$101,232$106,061$111,123$116,430$434,846
Class of 2032Fall 2028$106,061$111,123$116,430$121,993$455,607

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 61% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $129,811.
Princeton 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$25,960$30,152$34,546$39,153$129,811
Class of 2029Fall 2025$30,152$34,546$39,153$43,982$147,833
Class of 2030Fall 2026$34,546$39,153$43,982$49,044$166,726
Class of 2031Fall 2027$39,153$43,982$49,044$54,351$186,530
Class of 2032Fall 2028$43,982$49,044$54,351$59,914$207,291

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Princeton University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Princeton
In-StateOut-of-State
Princeton University$59,710
Yale University$64,700
Dartmouth College$65,511
Columbia University in the City of New York$68,171
University of Pennsylvania$66,104
Harvard University$59,076
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