Princeton University

10/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Princeton, NJ
5.0 3 reviews

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Overview

Total enrollment

9,137

Location Princeton, New Jersey
Website princeton.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Princeton University is situated in the suburban town of Princeton, New Jersey, approximately 50 miles southwest of New York City. The historic campus spans over 500 acres and features collegiate Gothic architecture, with Nassau Hall serving as its centerpiece since 1756, making Princeton the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Known for its highly selective undergraduate admission process, Princeton offers a liberal arts curriculum with particular strengths in engineering, public policy through the School of Public and International Affairs, and theoretical sciences through the Institute for Advanced Study. The university maintains a residential college system where undergraduates live on campus all four years, with eating clubs serving as the primary dining and social venues for upperclassmen. Princeton competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Tigers, participating in the Ivy League conference.

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Ratings

Princeton is rated within the top 1% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10.

Overall Rating

10 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

10 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Princeton University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Exceptional

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1510/1580
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 34/35
GPA 3.93

Acceptance Rate

4.6%

Applications Due Jan 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 75.5%
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$62,688

Costs for Princeton University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$62,688
Books and Supplies		$1,050
Other Fees		$288
Room and Board		$20,250
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,900
Total One Year Cost		$88,176

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$113,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

96% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Princeton University are Social Sciences, Engineering, and Biology. 25% of students major in Social Sciences, 17% in Engineering, and 10% in Biology.