What does it cost to attend Princeton University?
The 2024 tuition & fees of Princeton University is $59,710 and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $62,860. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average tuition for R1 Universities' tuition of $40,832.
Based on the last year increase rate, The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Princeton is $62,102 for New Jersey residents and $62,102 for out-of-state students, a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Princeton 2024 Tuition & Fees
| Year | Tuition & Fees | R1 Universities' Average |
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| 2022-2023 | $57,410 | $39,433 |
| 2023-2024 | $59,710 | $40,832 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 4.01% | 3.55% |
| 2024-2025 Estimate | $62,102 | $42,280 |
How much do you actually pay at Princeton?
The living costs at Princeton is $23,280 when living on campus. 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.
61% of enrolled 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.
Princeton University 2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) | On-campus |
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| Tuition & Fees | $59,710 |
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| Room & Board | $19,380 |
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| Personal Expenses | $3,900 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,050 |
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| COA | $84,040 |
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| COA with Financial Aid | $21,961 |
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Princeton 4-Years Tuition
How Much is Princeton tuition for 4 years?
Princeton's 4-years tuition is $244,646, based on current tuition and change rate.
Since the tuition & fees at Princeton University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
Princeton 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $60,285 | $60,866 | $61,452 | $62,043 | $244,646 |
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| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $60,866 | $61,452 | $62,043 | $62,641 | $247,002 |
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| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $61,452 | $62,043 | $62,641 | $63,244 | $249,380 |
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| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $62,043 | $62,641 | $63,244 | $63,853 | $251,782 |
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| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $62,641 | $63,244 | $63,853 | $64,468 | $254,206 |
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Net Price for 4 Years at Princeton
Based on recent tuition increase rate, for the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $345,326.
Princeton 4 Years COA
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $84,946 | $85,863 | $86,790 | $87,727 | $345,326 |
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| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $85,863 | $86,790 | $87,727 | $88,675 | $349,054 |
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| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $86,790 | $87,727 | $88,675 | $89,634 | $352,825 |
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| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $87,727 | $88,675 | $89,634 | $90,603 | $356,639 |
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| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $88,675 | $89,634 | $90,603 | $91,584 | $360,496 |
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Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $97,010.
Princeton 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $22,867 | $23,784 | $24,711 | $25,648 | $97,010 |
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| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $23,784 | $24,711 | $25,648 | $26,596 | $100,738 |
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| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $24,711 | $25,648 | $26,596 | $27,555 | $104,509 |
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| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $25,648 | $26,596 | $27,555 | $28,524 | $108,323 |
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| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $26,596 | $27,555 | $28,524 | $29,505 | $112,180 |
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Princeton's Graduate Tuition
The graduate school tuition at Princeton University is $62,860. Detailed graduate program tuition and majors can be found at Princeton gradute program page.
Princeton Graduate Tuition & Fees
| Year | Gradaute Tuition & Fees |
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| 2022-2023 | $60,410 |
| 2023-2024 | $62,860 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 4.06% |
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| 2024-2025 | $65,409 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at Princeton is $1,926.
Per Credit Hour Charge at Princeton
| Year | Tuition Per Credit Hour |
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| Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $1,851 |
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| 2023-2024 | $1,926 |
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| 2024-2025 (Estimate) | $2,004 |
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