by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the admissions stats from the recent freshman class to see how you compare at Princeton University, situated in Princeton, NJ.
Admission statistics can help you understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.
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The selectivity of a college indicates how competitive the admissions process is.
| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Most Selective (<10%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 5% |
| Application Fee | $70 (waivable) |
Princeton University received 40,468 total applications. Of those, 1,868 were admitted, and 1,410 ultimately registered.
| Applicant Total | 40,468 |
| Accepted | 1,868 |
| Enrolled | 1,410 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 1,410 |
Getting into Princeton University is 4.6%. This level of selectivity means the school is extremely selective and highly competitive. Acceptance rates vary by gender at Princeton University: the female acceptance rate is 5% compared to 4% for male applicants.
The enrollment percentage for Princeton University is 75%. This means that 75% of admitted applicants chose to attend. Female admitted students enroll at 74% compared to 77% for men.
The following charts show the gender breakdown of applicants, admitted students, and enrollees at Princeton University.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 20,563 | 19,883 |
| Admitted | 903 | 965 |
| Enrolled | 693 | 717 |
Approximately 56% of admitted students at Princeton provided SAT results (783 students).
When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 780. The middle 50% of Math scores landed between 770 and 800.
| SAT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 740 | 780 |
| Mathematics | 770 | 800 |
| Combined Total | 1510 | 1580 |
Princeton got ACT scores from 21% of accepted students (303 students).
The middle 50% of admitted students earned ACT Composite scores between 34 and 35.
| ACT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 34 | 35 |
| English | 35 | 36 |
| Math | 32 | 36 |
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