Princeton University: Ranking & Review
| Princeton rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 14 Top 1% |
Princeton University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 6% | 6% | 7% |
| Applicants | 31,056 | 16,098 | 14,958 |
| Admissions | 1,990 | 994 | 996 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 1,306 | 648 | 658 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 8,273 | 4,502 | 3,771 |
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 854 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 65% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 709 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 54% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $65. Application fee for graduates - $90.
| Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Princeton University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $66,150 | $66,150 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $15,610 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Princeton University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 5,113 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $47,140 | $47,140 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $0 | $0 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $1,473 | $1,473 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $47,140 | $47,140 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 340 | 141 | 84 | 565 |
| Social Sciences | 259 | 83 | 53 | 395 |
| Physical Sciences | 77 | 85 | 71 | 233 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 107 | 98 | 5 | 210 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 117 | 50 | 38 | 205 |
| History | 84 | 20 | 19 | 123 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 60 | 16 | 24 | 100 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 32 | 44 | 13 | 89 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 48 | 11 | 17 | 76 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 30 | 23 | 13 | 66 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 48 | 10 | 6 | 64 |
| Psychology | 45 | 7 | 7 | 59 |
| Architecture and Related Services | 9 | 28 | 4 | 41 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 17 | 14 | 4 | 35 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 | 7 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,280 | 630 | 358 | 2,268 |
A total of 1,280 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Princeton University.
At the master's and doctor's level 988 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 97% | 96% | 98% |
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General info
| Founded | 1746 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Dei Sub Numine Viget Under God's power she flourishes |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Colors | orange, black |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 6,094 |
| Instructional FTE | 1,023 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.princeton.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Nassau Hall Princeton, New Jersey, 08544-0070 United States |
| Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
| City population | 31,000 |
| Phone | 6092583000 |