Princeton University Admission
Application Fee
$70
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
4.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
76.99%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,499
SAT Scores
1,540
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 38,019 students have applied and 2,167 students have allowed to admit to Princeton University (Acceptance rate: 5.70%). Princeton's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 69.17 % where 1,499 students have finally enrolled out of 2,167 admitted students.
Princeton acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 4.50%).
Princeton enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 75.51%).
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Princeton and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Princeton University is 1,540 and the average ACT score is 34. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Princeton University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,545). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | 1,540 | 34 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,545 | 35 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey | 1,127 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Princeton University, 890 students submitted SAT scores (59% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,540 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 730 | 760 | 780 |
| Mathematics | 760 | 780 | 800 |
| Total | 1,490 | 1,540 | 1,580 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Princeton University, 376 students submitted ACT scores (25% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 34 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 33 | 35 | 35 |
| English | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| Mathematics | 32 | 34 | 35 |
Princeton Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Princeton University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |