Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Princeton, New Jersey |
| Online | princeton.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Princeton, New Jersey, Princeton University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 37,601 prospective students applied, and 1,647 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,290 enrolled in the school. 8,397 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 81 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $56,010 plus fees of $0. Princeton is ranked 1 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Princeton is rated within the top 1% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Princeton University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#1 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#1 in Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
#3 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1460/1570 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| GPA | 3.93 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $70 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $18,180 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $78,490 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 25% |
| Engineering | 17% |
| Biology | 10% |
| History | 7% |
| Human Services | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=186131 IPEDS survey data for Princeton University.
Current students may use the Princeton University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.