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2024-2025Data below is extracted from Princeton University's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
4.6%
Total Applicants
40,446
Total Admitted
1,868
Total Enrolled
1,410
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 20,563 | 19,883 | 40,446 |
| Admitted | 903 | 965 | 1,868 |
| Enrolled | 693 | 717 | 1,410 |
Early Admissions
Early Action
Deadline: 11/1
Waitlist
Offered
1,734
Accepted Spot
1,396
Admitted from Waitlist
40
Admission Factors
How Princeton University rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPARecommendationsEssayExtracurricularsTalent/AbilityCharacter/Personal Qualities
Important
Class Rank
Considered
Test ScoresInterviewVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyFirst GenerationDemonstrated Interest
Not Considered
Religious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1500–1560
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)740–780
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)770–800
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)34–35
136
ACT English (25th–75th)35–36
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)32–36
136
Submitting SAT: 56%
Submitting ACT: 21%
GPA Distribution
Average GPA: 3.95
4.0
72.9%
3.75–3.99
23.3%
3.50–3.74
2.7%
3.25–3.49
0.7%
3.00–3.24
0.3%
2.50–2.99
0.1%
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$65,210
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$65,210
Required Fees
$300
Room & Board
$21,170
Books & Supplies
$1,050
Total COA (In-State)
$87,730
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$87,730
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$71,237
Avg % Need Met
100%
% Need Fully Met
100%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$18,146
% Graduating with Debt
9.4%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
75.2%
5-Year Rate
95.2%
6-Year Rate
98%
Special Study Options
Cross-registrationExchange student program (domestic)Independent studyInternshipsStudent-designed majorStudy abroadTeacher certification programUndergraduate Research
Data extracted from the Princeton University Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 81%. View original PDF.