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Abstract: Princeton University

A quick overview of the key admissions information for New Jersey's Ivy League representative.

Jul 22, 2025
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Princeton University

princeton.edu

Princeton, NJ

Private | Doctoral University

Religious Affiliation: None

Undergraduates: 5,671

Total Enrollment: 8,922

Student Faculty Ratio: 5:1

Athletics:

Tigers

NCAA Division I

Ivy League

Tuition: $62,688

Total Cost: $86,988

Average Net Price: $19,811

Financial Aid: $60,629

Admissions Infomation:

Applicants: 40,468

Percent Accepted: 5%

Average High School GPA: 3.95

SAT 25th Percentile | SAT Median | SAT 75th Percentile

1500 | 1530 | 1560

ACT 25th Percentile | ACT Median | ACT 75th Percentile

34 | 35 | 35

Test Optional

Application Information

Application Portal: Common Application

Early Action Deadline: November 1

Early Decision Deadline: N/A

Regular Decision Deadline: January 1

Recommendations: Two (2) Teacher Recommendations. Please ask two of your teachers who have taught you in higher level courses (e.g., AP, IB Higher/Standard Level, A-Levels, etc.) in different academic areas of study to complete and send the teacher recommendation forms, avai…

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