Princeton University

Princeton, NJ • private • CSS Profile • DI | Ivy League | FCS
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 5,759 • Total: 9,042
Academic Calendar
Semester
Website
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 2,855 (49.6%) • Female: 2,904 (50.4%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 1,341 23.3%
Black/African American 488 8.5%
Hispanic/Latino 559 9.7%
White 2,042 35.5%
Two or More Races 396 6.9%
International 727 12.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
4.5%
1,782 admitted from 39,644 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
āœ“ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 740-780
Math: 760-800
Total: 1500-1580
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
34-35
Application Types Offered
REA RD
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$75
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
REA: 11/01/2025
RD: 01/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
97.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate
79.6%
Freshman Retention Rate
97.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
5.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$82,990
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $59,710
Room & Board
$19,380
Books & Supplies
$3,900
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $2,518
$30,001-48,000 $4,682
$48,001-75,000 $7,652
$75,001-110,000 $13,849
$110,001+ $39,943
Students Receiving Pell Grants
60%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$19,811

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
Ivy League
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (16)
Baseball Basketball Fencing Football (FCS) Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Squash
Women's Sports (16)
Basketball Fencing Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Other Sports Rowing Soccer Softball
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