PrivateUrbanPrinceton University
Princeton, New Jersey 08544-0070
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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Varsity Sports — Tigers
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1741, New Light Presbyterians were expelled from the Synod of Philadelphia in defense of how the Log College ordained ministers.
- •That same year, Princeton's first charter came under dispute by Anglicans, but on September 14, 1748, the recently appointed governor Jonathan Belcher granted a second charter.
- •Following the untimely death of Burr and the college's next three presidents, John Witherspoon became president in 1768 and remained in that post until his death in 1794.
- •In 1777, the college became the site for the Battle of Princeton.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1535
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
97.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$10,000
Programs (115)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
97%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
41
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NJ state average + city premium
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Days out near Princeton
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