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Princeton University
Princeton University is a private university based in Princeton, NJ. With an acceptance rate of about 5%, it is among the most selective schools in the United States. Students pay an average net price of about $6,128 per year after financial aid. About 97% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $110,066 ten years after enrolling.
GPA range3.55–4
SAT (middle 50%)1510–1580
ACT (middle 50%)34–35
Test policyTest optional
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
97%
graduation rate
98%
freshman retention
$87,815
median earnings, 6yr
$110,066
median earnings, 10yr
What Princeton values
Very important
Also considered
From Princeton’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.
What Princeton requires
Required
Considered
From federal IPEDS data — what Princeton requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).
- What is Princeton University's acceptance rate?
- Princeton University admits about 5% of applicants.
- How much does Princeton University cost?
- At Princeton University, the average net price after aid is about $6,128 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $84,040 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
- What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Princeton University?
- The middle 50% of admitted students score 1510–1580 on the SAT and 34–35 on the ACT.
- What are Princeton University's application deadlines?
- Princeton University's deadlines are Restrictive Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
- What does Princeton University value most in applicants?
- In its most recent Common Data Set, Princeton University rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Class rank, Test scores, Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, and Character / personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.
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