Princeton University

At a glance

Admission rate

4.6%

Total (middle 50%)

1510–1580

Undergraduates

5,709

Setting

City: Small

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.

Princeton's test-optional policy continues for first-year applicants applying for fall 2026 and fall 2027 entry; testing will be required again for fall 2028 entry (2027-28 cycle). (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: admission.princeton.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1510–1580

Reading and Writing

740–780

Math

770–800

Average total

1553

ACT composite (middle 50%)

34–35

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

QuestBridgeOnly QuestBridge was confirmed (official QuestBridge page; finalists may also apply SCEA/RD).

Phone

(609) 258-3000

Admissions email

uaquestbridge@princeton.edu

Source: School's page (admission.princeton.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition

$65,510per year

Average net price

$7,815What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

97%

First-year retention

98%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$133,523

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: undergraduate certificate, bachelor, master, doctoral

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study