Princeton University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Princeton, NJ. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.

The Princeton's 2024 tuition & fees is $59,710 for the academic year 2023-2024. 61% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $62,079.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 8,842 and the students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1 (20.00%).

Princeton's acceptance rate is 4.50% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 76.66%. The median SAT scores is 1540 and the ACT socre is 34.

Princeton ranked 4th in National Universities and 1st in New Jersey Colleges rankings. Princeton University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Princeton University is $59,710. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $62,860.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $62,102 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $65,409.

Undergraduate$59,710
Graduate$62,860
Undergraduate$62,102
Graduate$65,409

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »4.50% Acceptance Rate / 76.66% Yield
Test Scores »1,540 SAT / 34 ACT
Graduation Rate »97%
Retention Rate97%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio20.00% (5 to 1)
Student Population »8,842 (5,604 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$62,079

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Princeton University does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Princeton
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes

Princeton University Directory Information

Address1 Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544-0070
Phone609-258-3000
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (very high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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