Princeton University
Princeton University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Princeton, NJ. It enrolls about 8,922 students and admits roughly 4% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Princeton, NJ 08544 |
| County | Mercer County |
| Enrollment | 8,922 |
| Acceptance rate | 4% |
| Applicants / admitted | 39,644 / 1,782 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $59,710 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $59,710 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 97% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 97% |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 740–780 |
| ACT middle 50% | 34–35 |
| Website | www.princeton.edu/ |
| Phone | 6092583000 |
Admissions
About 39,644 students applied and 1,782 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,366 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $59,710 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,306 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 97% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Princeton University is in Princeton, NJ, Mercer County. Its coordinates are 40.3487, -74.6594.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Princeton University?
About 4% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 39,644 applicants.
How much does Princeton University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $59,710 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Princeton University?
About 8,922 students are enrolled.