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Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey 08544-0070

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

Princeton University is a private institution in Princeton with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1535, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.6K undergraduates with a 5:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

97% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $110,066 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,555.

Established
1746
Motto
Dei Sub Numine Viget
Mascot
The Tiger
Type
Private research university
Conference
Eastern Association of Rowing Colleges
Division
Division I

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5%Acceptance
1535SAT Avg
5,579Students
5:1Student:Faculty
97%Grad Rate
$110,066Earnings 10yr
$10,555Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Princeton University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate4.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1535

Reading & WritingMid: 745
740780
MathMid: 770
760800

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3435

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

4.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1535

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$59,710
Room & Board$19,380
Books & Supplies$1,050
Total Cost of Attendance$80,440
Average Net Price$10,555
Median Debt at Graduation$10,320
Monthly Payment (10yr)$109

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$2,518
$30–48K$4,682
$48–75K$7,652
$75–110K$13,849
$110K+$39,943

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$10,555

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

9700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

41

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (115)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,579
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 36%
Black 9%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 24%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate97.1%
Freshman Retention97.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$87,815
8 Years$112,152
10 Years$110,066

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$87,300
Men
$140,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#1
Washington Monthly
#5

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Tigers

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

133Very High

Estimated from NJ state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
38 mi(66 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
43 mi(75 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
233 mi(404 min)

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