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Princeton

Acceptance rate
5
%
ACT middle 50%
34
–
35
Applications
40468
Undergraduates
5813

Overview

Princeton University, founded in 1746, is a prestigious Ivy League institution located in Princeton, New Jersey, renowned for its commitment to undergraduate and graduate education across a wide range of disciplines. The university offers a vibrant academic environment with top-ranked programs in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering, supported by world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities. Princeton is distinguished by its emphasis on independent research, close student-faculty collaboration, and a strong tradition of public service. The picturesque campus features historic architecture and a dynamic community that fosters intellectual curiosity, leadership, and innovation, making it one of the leading research universities in the world.

Admissions Information

Applications received
40468
Students admitted
1868
Acceptance rate
5
%
Undergraduate enrollment
5813
Admissions data:
2024-25
·
IPEDS (HD2025, IC2025, ADM2024, DRVEF2024)

Test Scores

Middle 50% scores
25th percentile
75th percentile
SAT Reading & Writing
740
780
SAT Math
770
800
ACT Composite
34
35
Students submitting SAT
56
%
Test policy

Application Information

Regular deadline
1-Jan-27
Early deadline
Restrictive Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Accepts the Common Application
Yes
College Board code
2672

Characteristics

School type
Private
Setting
City: Small
Undergraduate size
2,500–7,500
Athletics
Intercollegiate
Intramural
Club
Division I
Competitiveness
Most Competitive

Contact information

Address
Box 430, Princeton, NJ 08542-0430
Phone
(609) 258-3000

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