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Princeton University
Princeton, NJPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 5% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Princeton University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Princeton, NJ. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 5%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
5.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
5% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading740 - 780
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math770 - 800
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite34 - 35
1typical 50% range36
5%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences24% of degrees
Engineering17% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $217,973
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $214,274
Earnings 5yr: $243,825
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $160,763
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $11,250
Public Policy Analysis.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,163
Earnings 5yr: $112,516
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,927
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Policy Analysis.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,792
Earnings 5yr: $98,995
Debt: $10,527
History.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,535
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,576
Earnings 5yr: $94,020
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,347
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,216
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,344
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,323
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architecture.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architecture.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$6,128
In-State Tuition$62,688
Out-of-State Tuition$62,688
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
19%
Pell Grants
2%
Take Loans
86%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$87,815
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$110,066
Completion Signals
98%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
98%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$108/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
50%
Men50%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
28%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$63,668
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