Private College
Princeton University
36 University Place
Princeton, NJ 08540
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Main Phone
609-258-3000
Admissions Office
609-258-3060
uaoffice@princeton.edu
Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and the service of humanity. On campus and around the world, Princetonians are making a difference in society. - http://www.princeton.edu
Acceptance
For first-year undergraduates, the acceptance rate of Princeton University is
5%
GPA
The average GPA of high schoolers accepted into Princeton University is
3.95
Financials
Below are estimated costs for attending Princeton University (before financial aid).
  • Tuition: $65,210
  • Room and Board: $21,170
  • Misc. Cost: $4,050
Princeton University gives an average financial aid amount of $60,629
Deadlines
The application deadline(s) for Princeton University are listed below.
  • Restrictive Early Action: November 1
  • Early Decision
  • Regular Decision: January 1
Review Ratings
See what people think about Princeton University with the following review ratings:
• 5 Stars
 35.1% 
• 4 Stars
 37.9% 
• 3 Stars
 22.1% 
• 2 Stars
 3.1% 
• 1 Stars
 1.9% 
Degrees Offered
Princeton University offers the following degrees.
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
College Rankings
#2
in National Universities*
#8
in Top Private Colleges
#1
in Best Value Schools
#135
in Best Campuses
#325
in Best Locations
#7
in Best Academics
#6
in Best Professors
#76
in Best Student Life
#123
in Best Dorms
#177
in Best College Food
#255
in Best Greek Life
#188
in Best College Athletics
#271
in Top Party Schools
#25
in Best Study Abroad Programs*
#7
in Best First-Year Experiences
#22
in Most Diverse Colleges
#11
in Best Research/Creative Projects
#31
in Most Innovative Schools*
#259
in Safest Campuses
#6
in Best Colleges for Veterans
#9
in Best Learning Communities*
Rankings By Area of Study
#3
in Anthropology and Sociology
#56
in Architecture
#12
in Biology
#4
in Chemistry
#5
in Computer Science*
#6
in Economics
#7
in Engineering Programs*
#8
in English
#17
in Global Studies
#5
in History
#14
in Math
#8
in Philosophy
#5
in Physics
#7
in Political Science
#6
in Psychology Programs
#1
in Public Policy
#3
in Religious Studies
* = tied with other colleges at the same rank
Student Body Size
Undergraduate Gender
Graduate Gender
Undergradate Race
Most Popular Areas of Study
1
 Social Sciences: 20%
2
 Engineering: 17%
3
 Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 16%
4
 Biological and Biomedical Sciences: 10%
5
 Public Administration and Social Service Professions: 10%
6
 Physical Sciences: 5%
7
 Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics: 4%
8
 History: 4%
9
 Psychology: 3%
10
 English Language and Literature/Letters: 2%
11
 Other 9%

Princeton University currently DOES NOT requires applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores. However, the scores of applicants who were accepted are as follows.

SAT Composite Scores
1510
25th Percentile
1540
50th Percentile
1570
75th Percentile
SAT English Scores
740
25th Percentile
760
50th Percentile
780
75th Percentile
SAT Math Scores
760
25th Percentile
790
50th Percentile
800
75th Percentile
ACT Composite Scores
34
25th Percentile
35
50th Percentile
35
75th Percentile
ACT Math Scores
32
25th Percentile
34
50th Percentile
35
75th Percentile
ACT English Scores
35
25th Percentile
35
50th Percentile
36
75th Percentile
ACT Reading Scores
34
25th Percentile
36
50th Percentile
34
75th Percentile
ACT Writing Scores
8
25th Percentile
9
50th Percentile
10
75th Percentile
ACT Science Scores
33
25th Percentile
35
50th Percentile
36
75th Percentile
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