by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Princeton University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Princeton University amounted to $62,688 annually for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Required fees account for were $288; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,400 |
| Fees | $288 |
| Total | $62,688 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Princeton University charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Princeton University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NJ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Princeton University sits above the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Princeton University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Princeton University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $56,010 |
| Two Years Ago | $57,410 |
| One Year Ago | $59,710 |
| Most Recent Year | $62,400 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Princeton has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition rose 4.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $65,512 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.83%, putting next year’s cost near $65,089.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $65,089 |
| In 2 Years | $67,582 |
| In 3 Years | $70,171 |
| In 4 Years | $72,859 |
| In 5 Years | $75,650 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $275,701.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Princeton University, head to the Princeton University Financial Aid page.
