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| Accepted | 1,940 |
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| Declined | + 33,430 |
| Total Received | 35,370 |
| SAT | 2672 |
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| ACT | 2588 |
| Name | Location |
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| 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 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Cornell University, School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions | Ithaca, NY |
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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 | 8,374 |
| 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 (population: 28,572), 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 Morrison Hall
Princeton, NJ 08544
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| Application fee | $75 |
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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 |
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| Accepted | 1,940 |
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| Declined | + 33,430 |
| Total Received | 35,370 |
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
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Jill Dolan
Acting Dean of Admissions
P: 609 258-3060
F: 609 258-6743
uaoffice@princeton.edu
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$55,602
| Tuition | $49,450 |
| Room | $9,520 |
| Board | $6,840 |
| Additional fees | $890 |
| Books & supplies | $1,050 |
| Total | $67,750 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $55,602 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $12,148 |
Need-based
| Federal | $6,030,000 |
| State | $900,000 |
| Institutional | $163,430,000 |
| Other external | $4,500,000 |
| Total | $174,860,000 |
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FAFSA
Institution's own financial aid form
P: 609 258-3330
F: 609 258-0336
faoffice@princeton.edu
Robin Moscato
Director of Financial Aid
moscato@princeton.edu
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Archery, Badminton, Ballroom Dance, Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cricket, Croquet, Cycling, Equestrian Sports, Fencing, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Flag Football, Ice Hockey, Jiu-Jitsu, Kendo, Lacrosse, Polo, Power Lifting, Rugby, Running, Sailing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tae Kwon Do, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
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Mollie Marcoux (men's)
Director Of Athletics
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Allison Rich (women's)
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Recommended of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 97 |
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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 |
Elizabeth L. Colagiuri
Acting Director of Admission
609 258-3040
ecolagiu@princeton.edu
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