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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
4.8Exceptional
5%
Highly Selective
97%
Graduation
About Princeton University
Princeton University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Princeton, New Jersey. With an enrollment of approximately 5,579 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. Princeton University is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 5% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 97% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $110,066 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $10,555 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
5%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
97%
Enrollment
5,579
Total students
Median Earnings
$110,066
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$59,710
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,710
Per year
Average Net Price
$10,555
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1500–1580
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
34 – 35
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1500
Median
1530
75th
1580
4001600
SAT Math
25th
760
Median
770
75th
800
200800
ACT Composite
25th
34
Median
34
75th
35
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$59,710/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$10,555/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Excellent4-Year Cost
$42,220
10-Year Earnings
$1,100,660
ROI Multiple
26.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Princeton University
Student Outcomes
97%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$110k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
5,579
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students