Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Princeton is $59,710. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.01% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $63,609.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $62,102 which is a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
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.
You may want to compare the school to other New Jersey schools with tuition changes from last year at New Jersey colleges tuition change page.
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
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 University - COA
Princeton University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Princeton University - Room and Board Coost Chart
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $62,860 for the academic year 2023-2024. The graduate tuition has been risen by 4.06% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition and 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 which is 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
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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 University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition 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 tuition per credit hour is $1,925.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,851
2023-2024$1,925
2024-2025$2,002
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Princeton University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Princeton University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Princeton University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Princeton University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Princeton University$59,710
Brown University$68,230
Cornell University$66,014
Columbia University in the City of New York$69,045
Yale University$64,700
Harvard University$59,076

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Princeton?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 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.
Four(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

Total College Costs Including 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.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Princeton University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
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.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Princeton University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after 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

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Princeton University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Princeton University 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$59,710$1,050 $23,280
Graduate$62,860 $1,050$23,280
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