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Princeton University Science & Tech Programs

Princeton University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Princeton, NJ. A Smaller City provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Princeton University Rankings

Princeton University appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 111	State — New Jersey
Overall Quality	#37 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#150 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Princeton University?

Contact information for Princeton University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544-0070
Phone:	6092583000
Website:	www.princeton.edu/

How Do I Get Into Princeton University?

Princeton University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Princeton University

These are the things Princeton University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Princeton University?

Princeton University has an acceptance rate of 5%, which makes it extremely selective and highly competitive. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 76% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

56% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 21% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Princeton University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 780. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1510 to 1580. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Princeton University ranged between 34 and 35.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Princeton University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	20,563	903	4%
Women	19,883	965	5%

Can I Afford Princeton University?

The average net price after aid at Princeton University is $10,555. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$62,400
In-State Fees	$288
Out-of-State Tuition	$62,400
Out-of-State Fees	$288
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$62,688
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$62,688

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 24% of students at Princeton University receive some form of financial aid (1,364 students).

About 63% of students at Princeton University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $71,529 per student.

19% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,955.

Student Loan Debt

2% of Princeton University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,140 per year.

Princeton University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,256 students enrolled at Princeton University. Princeton University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,579 undergraduate students at Princeton University, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Princeton University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,288
Black or African American	479
Hispanic	552
White	1,846
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	396
Non-Resident	719

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Princeton University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Jersey	195
New York	185
California	146
Pennsylvania	72
Texas	69

Additionally, approximately 12.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Princeton University Graduate Student Diversity

3,251 of Princeton University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Princeton University, approximately 56% are male and 44% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Princeton University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	354
Black or African American	110
Hispanic	214
White	894
Two or More Races	107
Non-Resident	1,453

Science & Tech Programs at Princeton University

The following science & tech degree programs are offered by Princeton University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Architecture	15	16	3	34
Architectural Sciences and Technology	—	25	—	25

Academic Programs at Princeton University

Princeton University offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Princeton University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.