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2020 Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

UndergraduateGraduatePer Credit HourEarning After Graduation
For academic year 2019-2020, undergraduate tuition & fees at Princeton University is $52,800. The undergraduate 2020-2021 estimated tuition & fees at Princeton University is $55,380. The 2020 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.89% from the previous year. On-campus living costs increased by 4.05% from the previous year. The undergraduate tuition and fees at Princeton University are around the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($55,541 - Private (not-for-profit) Research University (very high research activity)).
2019-2020 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2018-2019$50,340$19,510
2019-2020$52,800$20,300
Change % 2019-20204.89%4.05%
2020-2021$55,380$21,122
***The estimated 2020-2021 costs are based on the costs change rate of last year.
For graduate school, the tuition and fees are $53,770 for academic year 2019-2020. The estimated graduate school tuition & fees at Princeton University is $56,414 for academic year 2020-2021. The 2020 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.89% from the previous year. The graduate tuition and fees at Princeton University are little bit higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($47,999 - Private (not-for-profit) Research University (very high research activity)).
2019-2020 Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2018-2019$51,250$19,510
2019-2020$53,770$20,300
Change % 2019-20204.92%4.05%
2020-2021$56,414$21,122
***The estimated 2020-2021 costs are based on the costs change rate of last year.
Below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Princeton University.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2019-2020)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2018-2019$1,542
2019-2020$1,545
2020-2021$1,548
Next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation for Princeton University graduates. After 6 years of graduation, the mean earning is $73,600 and, after 10 years of graduation, the mean earning is $116,300 for Princeton University graduates.
Mean Earning After Graduation By Time
TotalMaleFemale
6 Years After Graduation$73,600$83,100$61,100
7 Years After Graduation$89,600--
8 Years After Graduation$92,400--
9 Years After Graduation$98,600--
10 Years After Graduation$116,300$140,600$87,300

Princeton University 4 Years Tuition

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid
Based on 4-years changes on tuition & fees, we estimate 4 year tuition at Princeton University for future and perspective students . For the students who admit in Fall 2020, the estimated 4 year tuition is $230,628. The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs and before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4 year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. Next table shows the 4 year tuition & fees estimation for next 5 admission years at Princeton University.
4 Years Tuition & Fees at Princeton University
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2024Fall 2020$54,675$56,617$58,627$60,709$230,628
Class of 2025Fall 2021$56,617$58,627$60,709$62,865$238,818
Class of 2026Fall 2022$58,627$60,709$62,865$65,097$247,298
Class of 2027Fall 2023$60,709$62,865$65,097$67,409$256,080
Class of 2028Fall 2024$62,865$65,097$67,409$69,803$265,174
Below table shows the 4 year estimation of total costs of attendance (COA) at Princeton University. It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses. For the students who admit in Fall 2020, the estimated 4 year COA is $323,756. Next table shows the 4 year COA estimation for next 5 admission years at Princeton University.
4 years COA at Princeton University
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2024Fall 2020$76,770$79,484$82,295$85,207$323,756
Class of 2025Fall 2021$79,484$82,295$85,207$88,224$335,210
Class of 2026Fall 2022$82,295$85,207$88,224$91,348$347,074
Class of 2027Fall 2023$85,207$88,224$91,348$94,585$359,363
Class of 2028Fall 2024$88,224$91,348$94,585$97,937$372,093
Last year, 59 students ( 1.09% of enrolled undergraduate students) received the grant or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes the federal/private student loans. After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 year is $121,136. Next table shows the 4 year COA estimation with financial aid for next 5 admission years at Princeton University.
4 years COA with Financial Aid at Princeton University
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2024Fall 2020$26,115$28,829$31,640$34,552$121,136
Class of 2025Fall 2021$28,829$31,640$34,552$37,569$132,590
Class of 2026Fall 2022$31,640$34,552$37,569$40,693$144,454
Class of 2027Fall 2023$34,552$37,569$40,693$43,930$156,743
Class of 2028Fall 2024$37,569$40,693$43,930$47,282$169,473

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2020 Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2020 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 last five years. Use left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Princeton University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Princeton University 2020 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$52,800$1,050 $20,300
Graduate$53,770 $1,050$20,300

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