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Princeton Tuition & Fees Report

Expensive In-State Tuition & Fees
Expensive Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

How Much Does Princeton University Cost?

See current and projected tuition and fees for Princeton University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on Princeton costs, you can go to any of the following sections:

How Much Does Princeton Charge for Tuition?

$56,010 In-State Tuition & Fees
$56,010 Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

The average tuition and fees at Princeton University for undergraduates was $56,010 a year in 2020-2021. Students from both in state and out of state paid the same price.

TuitionFeesTotal
Tuition & Fees$56,010$0$56,010

These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.

Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.

How much does Princeton University cost for part-time students?

Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.

How Do Princeton Tuition & Fees Compare to Other Schools?

The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $56,010 for out-of-state undergrads, Princeton University is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country. Students do not receive any discounts for living in New Jersey.

If you want to know how Princeton compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.

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Tuition & FeesExpensiveExpensiveExpensive

Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Princeton University Financial Aid.

Princeton Tuition & Fees Five Year Projection

Factor Cost Increases Into Your Budget

Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.

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