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General Information

School Contact
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544
United States
(609) 258-3000
www.princeton.edu
Cost
Tuition: $34,290
Room and Board: $11,405
Books and Supplies: $1,200
Undergrad Student Body
Full-Time: 4,895
Total Male: 2,614
Total Female: 2,367
Part-Time: 86
Founded:
1746 		Control:
Private 		Setting:
Suburban 		Academic Calendar:
Semester 		Religious Affiliation:
None

Overall Experience

Once students get past the relative isolation of Princeton, they immerse themselves in the multitude of campus academic and social activities, from political and humor publications to debate societies to eating clubs. The academic program is demanding, which students appreciate, and it prepares students for not only the work force but also top-notch graduate schools. The historic buildings and eating clubs give Princeton its own sort of feel that may not mesh well with all students but certainly provide Princeton undergrads with a plethora of traditions and opportunities that are characteristically Princeton.

Princeton is not just a school, it is an experience. Students who take full advantage of what Princeton has to offer have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented professors and scholars in the world on an idyllic campus. They graduate with one of the best undergraduate educations in the country and with all the connections the alumni experience has to offer. Some students may not realize the significance of the Princeton experience until they march on to Elm Drive for their graduating P-Rade, but the majority of students know how special the Princeton experience is by the time they are back from the woods on their pre-frosh Outdoor Action trip.

Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:
Princeton has challenged me in ways that I could have never imagined. My first obstacle was the freshman-year roommate who kept weird hours and who I could find clacking away on her computer keyboard while I was trying to sleep. The next obstacle was finding ways to make the meals in the dining hall bearable, but the reward of good eating club food was totally worth it. While my intro level courses were difficult, it was a different kind of difficult from the upper level ones. Whereas my intro level courses were a challenge to my academic endurance, the upper level ones always left me thinking. In the end, it was a privilege to get to work with some of the greatest minds and most influential people of our time.
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Anonymous says:
It is impossible to love every second at Princeton, because the work is simply too demanding. In the midst of all of the work, however, you will make some of the strongest bonds of your life, whether it is with professors, graduate students, administrators, support staff, or your fellow students. The Princeton bond is not limited to just that population either. Alumni are more than willing to share their wealth of knowledge and experience with students so that they can get the best opportunities in the workplace. A friend of mine networked during his sophomore year and got an offer for a paid internship at one of the country’s top investment banks before his junior year, a year earlier than the official recruitment process even begins!
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Anonymous says:
I found the pre-med process at Princeton very frustrating. Many of the people in my required courses were extremely competitive. It took me a few semesters to find a group of other students who felt the same way who were willing to work together to make it through the tough intro level courses like Orgo.
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Anonymous says:
I loved Princeton so much that I found it difficult to maintain friendships from high school, because my old friends simply did not understand the combination of the rigorous academic program with the fantastic social life. They could not look beyond what they thought as Princeton’s nerdy students to see some of the most dynamic people I have ever known.
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Anonymous says:
It has been, by far, the best time of my life, both socially and intellectually. I really wish I could stay here forever.
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Admissions Stats See more admissions statistics

Contact Admissions
Phone: (609) 258-3060
E-Mail: uaoffice@princeton.edu
Web Site: www.princeton.edu/main/admission-aid
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Regular Decision January 1 April 1
Must-Reply-By May 1
Acceptance Rate:   10% Application Fee:   $65 Common Application Accepted?   Yes

Financial Aid Stats

Contact Admissions
Phone: (609) 258-3330
E-Mail: faoffice@princeton.edu
Web Site: www.princeton.edu/main/admission-aid/aid/prospective/estimator
Other Stats
Financial Aid Forms Deadline: February 1
Average Financial Aid Package: ? $30,242
Students Who Applied for Aid: 57%
Applicants Who Received Aid: 91%

Standardized Tests

Scores Verbal Math Writing Composite (out of)
SAT I * 690 - 790 700 - 790 690 - 780 2080 - 2360 (2400)
ACT * 30 - 35 31 - 35 N/A 31 - 34 (36)
* 25th - 75th Percentile
Other Stats
Top 10% of HS Class: 96%
SATI / ACT Required? Either
SAT II Requirements: School of Arts and Science: three different subject areas; School of Engineering: three subject areas, preferably one in either physics or chemistry and one in either Level I or Level II mathematics