Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002627
- Phone: (609) 921-8300
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (609) 258-3060
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (609) 258-3330
ACCEPTANCE RATE
5.78%FINANCIAL AID RATE
62%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
5:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$50,655Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Princeton University
Also known as Princeton Seminary, PTS
64 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ
Princeton University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Princeton, New Jersey and operated as a private institution. Approximately 7,700 students are enrolled per year at Princeton University.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Princeton University offers:
- Social Sciences
- Public Administration And Social Services
- History
- Engineering
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to Princeton University. Scores in a range of 31 to 34 on the ACT or 2110 to 2380 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase your chances for admission. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 8% of students who applied are accepted to the school.
Tuition is approximately $42,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs around $7,300 each year. Princeton University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.
The Princeton University Tigers participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at princeton.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Princeton University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Princeton University has a total student population of about 8,400, with undergraduate students making up about 65% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $52,000-$62,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,600-$1,900 per unit
- May offer prepaid tuition, allowing students to purchase tuition at current rates for future years.
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 62% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 60% | $50,758 |
Receiving Student Loans | 8% | $4,163 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Princeton University may provide student services like those listed below:- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2012)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Princeton Seminary, PTS is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Ivy Group)
- Basketball (Ivy Group)
- Track and Field (Ivy Group)
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Football (Ivy Group)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Princeton University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Architecture (B, D, M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Neuroscience (B, D, M)
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies (B, D, M)
Foreign Languages and Literature
- French Language and Literature (B, D, M)
- German Language and Literature (B, D, M)
History
- History (B, D, M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D, M)
- Religious Studies (B, D, M)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Astrophysics (B, D, M)
- Geology (B, D, M)
- Meteorology (D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Policy (B, D, M)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Art History (B, D, M)
- Music (B, D, M)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Princeton University.
- Drew University in ERIAL, NJ (31 miles away)
- Wagner College in New York, NY (35 miles away)
- Lafayette College in Scranton, PA (38 miles away)
- Bloomfield College in Lakewood, NJ (40 miles away)
- Haverford College in Harrisburg, PA (41 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Review a complete list of all the New Jersey colleges
- Browse our list of private colleges in New Jersey
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002627
- Phone: (609) 921-8300
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (609) 258-3060
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (609) 258-3330