Princeton University

Princeton, NJ · Private · City campus · 5,709 students

Princeton University is a private city college in Princeton, NJ, with about 5,709 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Princeton University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

Admit rate

1510–1580

SAT (25–75)

34–35

ACT (25–75)

$84,040/yr

Cost of attendance

$110,066

Median earnings

98%

Graduation rate

98%

Retention

5:1

Student:faculty

91%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$2,841/yr

$30–48k$4,682/yr

$48–75k$6,975/yr

$75–110k$13,849/yr

$110k+$39,943/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Princeton University.