Princeton University

Princeton, NJ, US🇺🇸

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Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

2024-2025 undergraduate

Princeton University is located in Small City of Princeton, NJ, US🇺🇸

Admissions

Deadlines

 
    • Restrictive Early Action
      Fall 2025
    • Regular Decision
      Fall 2025

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2024 undergraduate

International

Overall

Test Scores SAT/ACT

Test Policy for Fall 2026: SAT/ACT Optional

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

740780

Math

760800

ACT

Composite

3435
The range shows 25th - 75th percentile scores of students enrolled in Fall 2023

Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of secondary school record
Class rank
Academic GPA
Standardized test scores
Application essay
Recommendation(s)

Non-Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Interview
Extracurricular activities
Talent/ability
Character/personal qualities
First generation
Alumni/ae relation
Geographical residence
State residency
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer work
Work experience
Level of applicant’s interest

Supplemental Essays

 

Which degree would you most likely pursue at Princeton? Your choice is not binding in any way:

In which program of study do you think you would like to major at Princeton? Your choice is not binding in any way:

In which second program of study do you think you would like to major at Princeton? Your choice is not binding in any way:

In addition to the major you noted above, please indicate which minor or certificate program might interest you:

In addition to the major you noted above, please indicate which second choice minor or certificate program might interest you:

As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests? (Please respond in 250 words or fewer)

250 كلمات

More About You

Please respond to each question in 50 words or fewer. There are no right or wrong answers. Be yourself!

What brings you joy?

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More About You

Please respond to each question in 50 words or fewer. There are no right or wrong answers. Be yourself!

What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?

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Princeton has a longstanding commitment to understanding our responsibility to society through service and civic engagement. How does your own story intersect with these ideals? (250 words or fewer)

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More About You

Please respond to each question in 50 words or fewer. There are no right or wrong answers. Be yourself!

What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?

What brings you joy?

What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?

50 كلمات

Your Voice

Princeton values community and encourages students, faculty, staff and leadership to engage in respectful conversations that can expand their perspectives and challenge their ideas and beliefs. As a prospective member of this community, reflect on how your lived experiences will impact the conversations you will have in the classroom, the dining hall or other campus spaces. What lessons have you learned in life thus far? What will your classmates learn from you? In short, how has your lived experience shaped you? (500 words or fewer)

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Which degree would you most likely pursue at Princeton? Your choice is not binding in any way:

In which program of study do you think you would like to major at Princeton? Your choice is not binding in any way:

In which second program of study do you think you would like to major at Princeton? Your choice is not binding in any way:

In addition to the major you noted above, please indicate which minor or certificate program might interest you:

In addition to the major you noted above, please indicate which second choice minor or certificate program might interest you:

Please describe why you are interested in studying engineering at Princeton. Include any of your experiences in, or exposure to engineering, and how you think the programs offered at the University suit your particular interests. (Please respond in 250 words or fewer)

250 كلمات

Costs & Aid

$84,040Total Cost on Campus
$8,440Average Cost After Aid on Campus
2023-2024 for international students
Estimated expensesAcademic year 2023-24
Undergraduate tuition and fees$59,710
Books and supplies$1,050
On-campus housing$19,380
On-campus other expenses$3,900
Total$84,040

Rankings

#1U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#4Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#22QS World University Rankings 2025

Fields of Study

Students graduated in 2022-2023