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Princeton University

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Princeton University is a private Ivy League university located in Princeton, New Jersey, with around 8,000 students. Known for its focus on undergraduate teaching, Princeton emphasizes close faculty-student interaction, small classes, and independent research. The campus is picturesque, with Gothic architecture and leafy courtyards, and it offers generous financial aid that makes it accessible to students from all backgrounds. Often considered one of the most “undergraduate-centered” Ivies, Princeton combines academic rigor with a welcoming, community environment.

Admissions Statistics

Regular Decision
Applicants
N/A
Admitted
N/A
Admit Rate
N/A
Total Enrolled
1,410
Early Decision
Early Applicants
N/A
Early Admitted
N/A
ED Admit Rate
N/A
Admits from Early
N/A
of total class
Waitlist
Offered Spot
1,734
Accepted Spot
1,396
Admitted
40
WL Admit Rate
0%

Academic Profile

Class Rank & GPA
Average GPA
3.95
Top 10% of Class
N/A
Top 25% of Class
N/A
Top 50% of Class
N/A
Demographics
Men
693
Admit Rate: 0.0439138258%
Women
717
Admit Rate: 0.04853392345%
Non-International
87.7%
International
12.3%

Admission Factors

Selection Criteria
Rigor of School RecordNot Considered
Class RankNot Considered
Academic GPANot Considered
Standardized TestsNot Considered
Application EssayNot Considered
RecommendationNot Considered
ExtracurricularsNot Considered
Talent/AbilityNot Considered
Character/PersonalNot Considered
InterviewImportant
First GenerationImportant

Cost & Outcome

Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition
$65,210
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,210
Career Earnings
Early Career Pay
$93,000
Mid Career Pay
$189,400
Student Body
Undergrads
5,598
Total Students
8,849