Check out where Princeton lands in our other rankings to get a fuller picture of what the school offers.
- #1 in National Universities
- #1 in Best Value Schools
- #12 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (at schools where the highest degree is a doctorate)
- Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical (doctorate-granting schools)
- #11 in Chemical (doctorate-granting schools)
- Civil (doctorate-granting schools)
- #12 in Computer (doctorate-granting schools)
- Electrical / Electronic / Communications (doctorate-granting schools)
- Environmental / Environmental Health (doctorate-granting schools)
- Mechanical (doctorate-granting schools)
- #5 in Computer Science (tie)
- #10 in Artificial Intelligence
- #10 in Biocomputing/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology (tie)
- Computer Systems
- Cybersecurity
- #12 in Data Analytics/Science (tie)
- #8 in Programming Languages
- Software Engineering
- #6 in Theory
- #2 in Psychology Programs (tie)
- #1 in Economics (tie)
- #2 in Writing in the Disciplines
- #15 in Learning Communities
- #6 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects
- #17 in First-Year Experiences (tie)
- #1 in Senior Capstone
- #6 in Best Colleges for Veterans
- #2 in Best Undergraduate Teaching
- #33 in Most Innovative Schools (tie)
- #58 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
Princeton University Rankings Overview
Princeton University ranks #1 out of 436 National Universities. These rankings are based on performance across widely accepted indicators of excellence.
U.S. News Overall Score
- Score (out of 100): 100
- Outcomes (52%)
- Average 6-year graduation rate (16%): 98%
- 6-year graduation rate for Pell Grant recipients (5.5%): 97%
- 6-year graduation rate for non-Pell Grant recipients (5.5%): 97%
Princeton University Admissions
Princeton’s admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 4% and an early acceptance rate of 10%.
- Test scores (middle 50%):
- SAT: 1500–1580
- ACT: 34–35
(25% of admitted students scored above these ranges, and 25% scored below.)
- Application deadline: January 1
- Admissions factors:
- GPA: Very important
- Class rank (when available): Very important
- Letters of recommendation: Very important
Admissions Stats
- Application deadline: Jan. 1
- Application fee: $70
- Acceptance rate: 4%
Princeton University Tuition & Financial Aid
- Tuition: **62,400∗∗(comparedtothenationalaverageof62,400∗∗(comparedtothenationalaverageof47,890)
- Total cost (including housing, books, etc.): $84,040
- Average net price (after aid): $12,176
Tuition & Expenses (2024–25)
- Tuition and fees: $62,400
- Net price for federal loan recipients (2021–2022): $8,143
Princeton University Academics
- Student-faculty ratio: 5:1
- 73.1% of classes have fewer than 20 students
- Most popular majors:
- Social Sciences
- Engineering
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Public Administration & Social Services
- Physical Sciences
- History
- Psychology
- Foreign Languages & Literatures
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Freshman retention rate (student satisfaction): 93%
Top Majors for 2023 Graduates
- Social Sciences (20%)
- Engineering (16%)
- Computer & Information Sciences (16%)
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences (9%)
- Public Administration & Social Services (9%)
- Physical Sciences (6%)
- History (6%)
- Psychology (4%)
- Foreign Languages & Literatures (4%)
- Mathematics & Statistics (3%)
Princeton University Student Life
- Undergraduate enrollment (Fall 2023): 5,671
- Gender distribution: 49.3% male, 50.7% female
- Housing: 94% live on campus, 6% off campus
- Athletics: NCAA Division I
Student Life Stats
- Total enrollment (Fall 2023): 8,922
- On-campus living: 94%
- Athletic association: NCAA I
Princeton University Campus
- Student services: Tutoring, women’s center, health services, career placement
- Campus security: 24/7 patrols, emergency phones, secure dorms
- Alcohol policy: Permitted for students of legal age
Princeton University Rankings
Check out where Princeton lands in our other rankings to get a fuller picture of what the school offers.
- #1 in National Universities
- #1 in Best Value Schools
- #12 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (at schools where the highest degree is a doctorate)
- Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical (doctorate-granting schools)
- #11 in Chemical (doctorate-granting schools)
- Civil (doctorate-granting schools)
- #12 in Computer (doctorate-granting schools)
- Electrical / Electronic / Communications (doctorate-granting schools)
- Environmental / Environmental Health (doctorate-granting schools)
- Mechanical (doctorate-granting schools)
- #5 in Computer Science (tie)
- #10 in Artificial Intelligence
- #10 in Biocomputing/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology (tie)
- Computer Systems
- Cybersecurity
- #12 in Data Analytics/Science (tie)
- #8 in Programming Languages
- Software Engineering
- #6 in Theory
- #2 in Psychology Programs (tie)
- #1 in Economics (tie)
- #2 in Writing in the Disciplines
- #15 in Learning Communities
- #6 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects
- #17 in First-Year Experiences (tie)
- #1 in Senior Capstone
- #6 in Best Colleges for Veterans
- #2 in Best Undergraduate Teaching
- #33 in Most Innovative Schools (tie)
- #58 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
Princeton University Rankings Overview
Princeton University ranks #1 out of 436 National Universities. These rankings are based on performance across widely accepted indicators of excellence.
U.S. News Overall Score
- Score (out of 100): 100
- Outcomes (52%)
- Average 6-year graduation rate (16%): 98%
- 6-year graduation rate for Pell Grant recipients (5.5%): 97%
- 6-year graduation rate for non-Pell Grant recipients (5.5%): 97%
Princeton University Admissions
Princeton’s admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 4% and an early acceptance rate of 10%.
- Test scores (middle 50%):
- SAT: 1500–1580
- ACT: 34–35
(25% of admitted students scored above these ranges, and 25% scored below.)
- Application deadline: January 1
- Admissions factors:
- GPA: Very important
- Class rank (when available): Very important
- Letters of recommendation: Very important
Admissions Stats
- Application deadline: Jan. 1
- Application fee: $70
- Acceptance rate: 4%
Princeton University Tuition & Financial Aid
- Tuition: **62,400∗∗(comparedtothenationalaverageof62,400∗∗(comparedtothenationalaverageof47,890)
- Total cost (including housing, books, etc.): $84,040
- Average net price (after aid): $12,176
Tuition & Expenses (2024–25)
- Tuition and fees: $62,400
- Net price for federal loan recipients (2021–2022): $8,143
Princeton University Academics
- Student-faculty ratio: 5:1
- 73.1% of classes have fewer than 20 students
- Most popular majors:
- Social Sciences
- Engineering
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Public Administration & Social Services
- Physical Sciences
- History
- Psychology
- Foreign Languages & Literatures
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Freshman retention rate (student satisfaction): 93%
Top Majors for 2023 Graduates
- Social Sciences (20%)
- Engineering (16%)
- Computer & Information Sciences (16%)
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences (9%)
- Public Administration & Social Services (9%)
- Physical Sciences (6%)
- History (6%)
- Psychology (4%)
- Foreign Languages & Literatures (4%)
- Mathematics & Statistics (3%)
Princeton University Student Life
- Undergraduate enrollment (Fall 2023): 5,671
- Gender distribution: 49.3% male, 50.7% female
- Housing: 94% live on campus, 6% off campus
- Athletics: NCAA Division I
Student Life Stats
- Total enrollment (Fall 2023): 8,922
- On-campus living: 94%
- Athletic association: NCAA I
Princeton University Campus
- Student services: Tutoring, women’s center, health services, career placement
- Campus security: 24/7 patrols, emergency phones, secure dorms
- Alcohol policy: Permitted for students of legal age
