Every year, Princeton University receives about 40,500 applications. Out of these, only 1,870 are accepted and about 75% or 1,410 decide to attend the school come September. Princeton is known for its highly selective undergraduate program so only about 5% are accepted each year.

When preparing to apply, aim for a 1,510 - 1,570 for your Combined SAT scores or 34 - 36 for the ACT. Your application will be required to have none, but it is also recommended you include none. Princeton requests a $70 fee for undergraduate applicants and $75 for Graduates.

It’s important to keep these dates in mind when applying, whether for Early Action or Regular Decision. Early Action applications are due by November 1 and you should expect to hear back in Mid-December. For regular applicants, have your paperwork in by 11:59 pm local time on January 1. You will be notified before March 31. Either applicant must let the school know intent by May 1.

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Student ACT Scores

25th %
75th %



Student SAT Scores

25th %
75th %



First-Year Admission Statistics

Application, Acceptance, Enrollment Statistics from the 2025 Admissions Cycle
Applications
40,468
Male 20,563
Female 19,883

 

Acceptance
1,868
Male 903
Female 965

 

Enrollment Total
1,407
Male 693
Female 714


Acceptance Rate
4.6%
Male
4.4%
Female
4.9%

 

Yield
75.3%
Male
76.7%
Female
74%


Application Fees and Other Information

Application Fees

Undergraduate

$70


Graduate

$75



Credit from AP or Pre-college classes

  • Advanced Placement (AP) credits


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