Princeton University is a private institution in Princeton, New Jersey, enrolling 8,478 students. It admits 5.7% of applicants. The average student pays $11,080 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $68,044.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 5.7%
Applicants: 38,019
Admitted: 2,167
SAT (middle 50%): 1500–1560
Yield: 69.2%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $68,044
Average net price: $11,080
Tuition and fees: $56,010
Median debt at graduation: $10,320

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 8,478
Student-faculty ratio: 5:1
Graduation rate: 98%
Freshman retention: 96%
US News rank: #1

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $110,433
Median earnings (6 yr): $88,273

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Princeton University.

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