Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings
Princeton University is a private institution in Princeton with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1535, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 5.6K undergraduates with a 5:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
97% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $110,066 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,555.
Established
1746
Motto
Dei Sub Numine Viget
Mascot
The Tiger
Type
Private research university
Conference
Eastern Association of Rowing Colleges
Division
Division I
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5%Acceptance
1535SAT Avg
5,579Students
5:1Student:Faculty
97%Grad Rate
$110,066Earnings 10yr
$10,555Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate4.5%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1535
Reading & WritingMid: 745
740780
MathMid: 770
760800
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 34
3435
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$59,710
Room & Board$19,380
Books & Supplies$1,050
Total Cost of Attendance$80,440
Average Net Price$10,555
Median Debt at Graduation$10,320
Monthly Payment (10yr)$109
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$2,518
$30–48K$4,682
$48–75K$7,652
$75–110K$13,849
$110K+$39,943
Programs (115)
Student Body
Undergrads
5,579
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%
Race & Ethnicity
White 36%
Black 9%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 24%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 12%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate97.1%
Freshman Retention97.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$87,815
8 Years$112,152
10 Years$110,066
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$87,300
Men
$140,600
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Source: Wikipedia