Princeton University
- 4 Year
- PRINCETON, NJ
CollegeGrad School
Princeton University
- 4 Year
- PRINCETON, NJ
- Rating 3.98 out of 5 474 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade B+
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade B+
- Dormsgrade A minus
- Campus Foodgrade A minus
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B+
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Princeton University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Princeton Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6%
Application Deadline
January 1
SAT Range
1490-1580
ACT Range
33-35
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into Princeton?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Princeton University
See Other CollegesCost
Net Price
$18,698 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$59,792 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
62%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
5:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
84%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 32 responses71%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 38 responses24%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 38 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Computer Science172 Graduates
- Economics122 Graduates
- Public Policy Analysis120 Graduates
- History68 Graduates
- Engineering64 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering53 Graduates
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology51 Graduates
- Political Science and Government48 Graduates
- Sociology45 Graduates
- Electrical Engineering40 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,540 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
64
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
21%
Varsity Athletes
19%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
58%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 36 responsesPoll
71%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 55 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$74,700 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
97%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
87%
National
83%94%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 16 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Princeton University Reviews
Rating 3.98 out of 5 474 reviews
Princeton University is certainly an academically rigorous college. It attracts students who hold themselves to high standards which, due to grade deflation, adds to the stress of most students. The campus is beautiful in the more historic part of campus. The newer buildings are very clean and there are several food options. I don’t ever feel the need to snack with the amount of options I have in the undergraduate meal plan. Many of the student organizations are wonderful and everyone is very passionate about their field. It is certainly not an athletic school but alumni are extremely passionate about Princeton pride.
A great campus with unbelievable academics! I'm an incoming freshman and the preview event was very informational and gave me a through insight on what to expect. Couldn't recommend more!
Princeton was once considered luxurious, but now little of that hype remains. Today, Princeton is characterized by violence, aggression, and trauma. Daily protests echo through the campus, accompanied by a significant police presence. Academic pursuits have taken a back seat. It feels as though Princeton, once known for its high academic standards, has been transformed into pawns in a political game in the Middle East