Princeton University, NJ
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Princeton University Rankings
Affordability87
Selectivity95
Retention96
Graduation98
Earnings85
Diversity88
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Princeton University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies2%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences10%
Engineering29%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics5%
History6%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies3%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service9%
Social Sciences18%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Princeton University
5%
Admission Rate
765
Median SAT Math
740
Median SAT Reading
34
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)730–800
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)710–770
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)32–35
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Princeton University
$50K
In-State Tuition
$50K
Out-of-State Tuition
$67K
Average Total Cost
$10K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $3K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $3K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $5K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $34K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Princeton University
4%
Receive Federal Loans
$9K
Median Federal Debt
86%
Repayment Rate
$112
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 24% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 5% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $4K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $6K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $4K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $25K | $21K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $16K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $3K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 83% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 86% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 85% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 92% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Princeton University
98%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
4%
Withdrawal Rate
97%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 87% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 97% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 98% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 97% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 94% | 44% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 97% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 44% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 95% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 95% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 85% | 45% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Princeton University
87%
Employment Rate
$61K
Median Salary
$35K
25 Pctl Salary
$94K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 87% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $35K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $61K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $94K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $142K | $60K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $61K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $63K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $75K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Princeton University
5,301
Undergraduates
99%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
2,946
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 42% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 21% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 42% | 44% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 22% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 12% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 18% | 18% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Princeton University, NJ
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7 miles, S
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