Princeton University

Princeton, NJ · Private Nonprofit

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Acceptance rate

5%

Average SAT

1,553

ACT midpoint

34

Enrollment

5,709

In-state tuition

$62,688

Out-of-state tuition

$62,688

Avg net price

$6,128

4-yr grad rate

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Test scores

Admitted students score between 1510 and 1580 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 34

Popular programs at Princeton University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#	Program	Stairway Ranking	Graduates/yr	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)
1	Computer Science.		172	$146,624	$217,973
2	Economics.		122	$103,041	$160,763
3	Public Policy Analysis.		120	$73,630	$107,792
4	History.		68	$45,363	$80,347
5	Operations Research.		64	$100,354	N/A
6	Mechanical Engineering.		53	$85,328	$115,927
7	Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.		51	$41,848	N/A
8	Political Science and Government.		48	$63,317	$88,576
9	Sociology.		45	$32,914	N/A
10	Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.		40	N/A	N/A
11	English Language and Literature, General.		40	$35,178	$61,323
12	Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.		37	$53,038	$62,344
13	Neurobiology and Neurosciences.		37	$32,647	N/A
14	Research and Experimental Psychology.		36	$47,050	$63,216
15	Chemical Engineering.		33	N/A	N/A
16	Civil Engineering.		33	N/A	N/A
17	Mathematics.		32	N/A	N/A
18	Chemistry.		31	N/A	N/A
19	Anthropology.		31	N/A	N/A
20	Physics.		26	N/A	N/A

Showing top 20 of 35 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Princeton University?

Princeton University has an acceptance rate of 5% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Princeton University?

Admitted students at Princeton University typically score between 1510 and 1580 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Princeton University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Princeton University is approximately $6,128 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Princeton University?

4-year graduation rate data for Princeton University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.