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Princeton, NJ · Private · Medium · Suburban
Admitted students who enroll
How much the school says contact matters
Deadlines, fees, testing policy, and recommendation requirements come from the Common App 2026-2027 First-Year Deadlines, Fees and Requirements file published August 28, 2026. Schools can still change a date after publication, so confirm anything you are close to with the school.
Rated Very important in the 2024-2025 Common Data Set this school published.
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolled students
Of enrolled students
Reported by the school to IPEDS for fall 2023 admission.
Tuition, housing, food, and fees
Sticker figures. What a family actually pays depends on income and aid, which is what the financial aid tools are for.
| Major | Degrees | Graduates here | Same major nationally |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 201 | - | $107,009 |
| Economics | 132 | - | $82,686 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 114 | $98,995 | $73,721 |
| Operations Research | 77 | - | $122,531 |
| History | 72 | - | $50,680 |
| Political Science and Government | 57 | $94,020 | $63,293 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 52 | - | $65,466 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 50 | - | $55,695 |
Average net price paid by aided students in each family income band, after grants and scholarships. Usually far below the sticker price above.
Sources: this school's published Common Data Set, the Common App 2026-2027 member requirements file, and federal cost and outcomes data. See how our data works, or read the complete manual.
Add your GPA and test scores in Settings to see your estimated chances at Princeton University.
Strong scores still help. Submit if you are at or above their middle 50%.
Common App personal statement (650 words) + 4 supplementals
Heavy supplemental load - start early.
For exact prompts, check the school's admissions page or the Common App once writing opens (Aug 1).
1 counselor + 2 teacher recommendations required
When recommended, treat as required. Sign up early - alumni interview slots fill fast.
This school does not consider interest. Don't burn time on it - focus on the application itself.
$85
Fee waivers available if you qualify (Common App fee waiver, school waiver, or counselor request).
If a parent attended, mention it on the application. Some schools have ended this practice - verify with current admissions guidance.
Sticker price means almost nothing. Princeton University's Net Price Calculator estimates what you'll actually pay after merit and need-based aid. Takes 10 minutes; needs household income and assets, plus a few academic numbers.
Open Princeton University's Net Price CalculatorRead from Princeton University's own admissions page on 2026-08-30 for the 2026-2027 cycle (source). Schools can still revise a prompt after publishing, so confirm before you submit.
Answer one of the two academic prompts depending on the degree you are applying for, then both Your Voice essays and all three More About You short answers. Princeton also requires a graded written paper.
Academic interests (A.B. or undecided)
Required250 wordsA.B. or undecided applicants“As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests?”
Start essay with this prompt →Why engineering (B.S.E.)
Required250 wordsB.S.E. applicants“Please describe why you are interested in studying engineering at Princeton. Include any of your experiences in or exposure to engineering, and how you think the programs offered at the University suit your particular interests.”
Start essay with this prompt →Your Voice: lived experience
Required500 words“Princeton values community and encourages students, faculty, staff and leadership to engage in respectful conversations that can expand their perspectives and challenge their ideas and beliefs. As a prospective member of this community, reflect on how your lived experiences will impact the conversations you will have in the classroom, the dining hall or other campus spaces. What lessons have you learned in life thus far? What will your classmates learn from you? In short, how has your lived experience shaped you?”
Start essay with this prompt →Your Voice: service and civic engagement
Required250 words“Princeton has a longstanding commitment to understanding our responsibility to society through service and civic engagement. How does your own story intersect with these ideals?”
Start essay with this prompt →More About You: new skill
Required50 words“What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?”
Start essay with this prompt →More About You: soundtrack
Required50 words“What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?”
Start essay with this prompt →Last verified 2026-08-30 · Cycle 2026-2027 · For the current cycle, double-check the school's admissions writing page.
This school explicitly does not consider demonstrated interest in admissions decisions. Don't spend time visiting, opening every email, or following on social purely for admissions. Those things won't move the needle here.
Where to spend time instead: the application itself. Strong essays, tight activities list, recommendations from teachers who know you well.
Research University
Yes
Co-op / Internship
Limited
Est. Net Price (You)
$62,688
Based on "none" need
Sticker tuition
$62,688
Before aid
Total Estimated 4-Year Cost
$250,752
Out-of-state pricing with estimated aid
Greek Life
No
Study Abroad
22%
Religious Affiliation
None
Football Conference
Ivy
Debt-to-Income
9.0%
Average debt against 10-year earnings
Est. 10-Year ROI
$855,248
(10yr earnings x 10) - 4yr cost
This school gives legacy preference. If a parent or grandparent attended, highlight it.
This school is test-optional. Submit scores only if they strengthen your application.
Deadline / RD: January 1, 2027
110 days remaining (RD)
Application Platform: Common App
Supplemental Essays: 4
Interview: Recommended
Recommendation letters needed
Test optional
Get candid student reviews, rankings, and additional data from these sources:
Data from US Department of Education College Scorecard, National Center for Education Statistics, and institutional disclosures.
| Mechanical Engineering |
| 45 |
| - |
| $92,135 |
| Mathematics | 38 | - | $69,562 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 37 | - | $48,842 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 36 | - | $100,647 |
Median earnings of this school's graduates in each major, roughly five years out, beside the national median for the same major.