Princeton, NJ

Princeton University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Princeton University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Princeton, NJ.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
Princeton University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

5% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 40,468 applied, 1,868 accepted, and 1,410 enrolled in Princeton.
693 men and 717 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,550 SAT, 35 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,550 and ACT score is 35. The SAT score of 1550 is very competitive, 98 to 99 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total151015501580
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing740760780
Math770790800
ACT Score
Composite343535
Math323536
English353536
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $62,688 for undergraduate programs and $65,936 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.99% compared to last year at Princeton University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

3,365 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $62,593.
For freshmen, 918 students (61%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $60,629.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 9,137 students enrolled Princeton in 2025.
By gender, 4,759 men and 4,378 women students are enrolled.
There are 5,813 undergraduate and 3,324 graduate students.
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129 Major Programs

  • 89 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Princeton is 98%.
The retention rate is 98% for full-time and 98% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
98%
Retention Rate
98%
Students to Faculty Ratio
5 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,241 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Princeton and the average faculty salary is $228,190. The studetns to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
There are 7,778 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $105,703.
Number of Faculties
1,241
Average Faculty Salary
$228,190
Number of Staffs
7,778
Average Staff Salary
$105,703

Special Learning Opportunities

  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Princeton University is a member of Ivy League.
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