Princeton, NJ
6%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,990 |
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| Declined | + 29,066 |
| Total Received | 31,056 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| SAT | 2672 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 2588 |
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Princeton University, founded in 1746, is a private, Ivy League, comprehensive university. Its 600-acre campus is located in a residential section of Princeton, 50 miles southwest of New York City. The main campus includes Georgian and Gothic architectural styles and contemporary structures by I.M. Pei and Robert Venturi.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 8,273 |
| Established in | 1746 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) |
600-acre campus in Princeton, 45 miles from both Newark and Philadelphia and 50 miles from New York City. Served by bus and train; major airports serve Newark and Philadelphia. School operates transportation to New York City and Philadelphia for special events. Public transportation serves campus.
Princeton University
101 West College
Princeton, NJ 08544
| Application fee | $65 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Recommended SAT or ACT Required |
6%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,990 |
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| Declined | + 29,066 |
| Total Received | 31,056 |
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Janet Rapelye
Dean of Admissions
P: 609 258-3060
F: 609 258-6743
uaoffice@princeton.edu
| Tuition | $49,330 |
| Room | $9,450 |
| Board | $6,840 |
| Additional fees | $890 |
| Books & supplies | $1,050 |
| Total | $67,560 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $53,415 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $14,145 |
100%
$53,415
Need-based
| Federal | $5,630,000 |
| State | $650,000 |
| Institutional | $151,520,000 |
| Other external | $4,000,000 |
| Total | $161,800,000 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
Applicants accepted who enroll
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 94 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Australia Canada China India South Korea The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
International student center Special orientation |
Jessica Lee
Director of Admission
609 258-3060
jesslee@princeton.edu
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