Princeton University
NJ · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 4.4% | 1,408 | 97.0% | 1,530 |
| 2024-2025 | 4.7% | 1,046 | — | — |
| 2023-2024 | 4.9% | 1,038 | — | — |
| 2022-2023 | 5.7% | 1,499 | 97.5% | 1,540 |
| 2021-2022 | 4.4% | 1,290 | 97.6% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Harvard University
- Yale University
- Columbia University
- Stanford University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- University of Pennsylvania
- Dartmouth College
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Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Princeton University?
Princeton University admits 4.4% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Princeton University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Princeton University is 1490–1560, with a median score of 1530. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1490; students at the 75th percentile scored 1560.
What ACT score do I need for Princeton University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Princeton University is 34–35, with a median of 35.
How much does Princeton University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Princeton University is $62,688. Room and board is approximately $20,250. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Princeton University?
Princeton University's 6-year graduation rate is 97.0%. The first-year retention rate is 99.0%.
How many students attend Princeton University?
Princeton University enrolls 5,916 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Princeton University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.