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Official name
Princeton University #Princeton #PrivateUniversity #Since1746
Princeton University is a private nonprofit four-year school in Princeton, NJ, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1746 [1] . It has about 5,709 undergraduates[9] .
Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Ebenvia rank Coming soon Our own ranking is on its way. How we rank 280 years of history[1]
1746 Founded 2026 Today Type Private nonprofit
Setting City
Undergraduates 5,709[9]
From abroad 12.6%[9]
Costs What a year at Princeton University costs in 2026-27, for non-resident students[2] .
$94,624[2] A year, for non-resident students
$7,885 A month, on average
$378,496 Four years, if prices stay the same
≈ ₩127.2M at ₩ per $1 · reference rate, editable
Where the money goes Non-resident $94,624[2] a year
Non-resident
$68,454[2]
$22,120[2]
$1,050[2]
$3,000[2]
Help paying, for students from abroad Need-based aid Offered · applying for aid does not affect admission[3]
Need met Meets full demonstrated need[3]
Scholarships Not offered[3]
As described by the school. Monthly and four-year figures are our own arithmetic from the yearly total.
Housing and food
Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[9]
Room and board, on campus $20,250[9]
The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.
Scorecard averages · reference only
Average cost of attendance $84,040[9]
Tuition $62,688[9]
These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.
Getting in
SAT optional[6] send it if it helps
3.96[5] average high school GPA
November 1[7] Single-Choice Early Action deadline
Optional for fall 2027 entry. The page says testing is required again for fall 2028 entry (SAT or ACT, no minimum score).
When to apply From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[7]
Single-Choice Early Action November 1[7] Decision Mid-December Aid forms November 9 Reply by May 1 Regular Decision January 1[7] Decision Late March Aid forms February 1 Reply by May 1 Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.
Your application checklist From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[8]
Common Application with Princeton-specific questions[8] Application fee or fee waiver[8] Graded written paper, preferably in English or history[8] Official transcript and School Report from a school official[8] Counselor recommendation and two teacher recommendations from different core subjects[8] English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or PTE) if non-native and your school does not teach in English[8] Optional: Arts Supplement, alumni interview[8] Essay Coming soon
Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.
Scores in detail What the school asks for, and where its students land.
English test Coming soon We have not found the English test requirement on the school’s page yet.
SAT and ACT You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.
SAT Optional
1510 to 1580[9]
Middle half of enrolled students · approximate, built from section percentiles 400 1600
ACT Optional
34 to 35[9]
Middle half of enrolled students 1 36
High school grades
3.96[5]
Average GPA, from the school’s Common Data Set, 2025-26 Students with a GPA of 3.75 or higher 96%[5]
These figures describe students who enrolled, not everyone who applied.
Extra steps for students from abroad Coming soon Records from outside the U.S., proof of funds for the visa and translations will be listed here.
How many get in 4.6%[9] Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
Coming soon Applications a year
Coming soon Admitted from abroad
Living in Princeton Coming soon We are still gathering this for Princeton University.
For information only. Confirm every figure with the school before you make decisions.
