Princeton University
Princeton, NJ · Private · 5,604 undergraduates · founded 1746
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Middle 50% is the range between the 25th and 75th percentile of enrolled students who submitted scores. Testing policies change; confirm the current policy with Princeton. Reading test scores →
Cost
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $41 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $352 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $1,217 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $4,478 |
| Over $110,000 | $36,094 |
Averages for students receiving federal aid. Use the net price calculator on Princeton’s website for an estimate for your family. Paying for college →
Outcomes
Students
Undergraduates by race and ethnicity
White34%
Asian24%
International13%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Black8.7%
Two or more races7.2%
Unknown4.1%
Largest majors
Departments →| Program | Graduates per year | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 201 | $217,9734 years after graduating |
| Economics | 132 | $160,7634 years after graduating |
| Public Policy Analysis | 114 | $107,7924 years after graduating |
| Operations Research | 77 | $100,3541 year after graduating |
| History | 72 | $80,3474 years after graduating |
| Political Science and Government | 57 | $88,5764 years after graduating |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 52 | $41,8481 year after graduating |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 50 | $63,2164 years after graduating |
| Mechanical Engineering | 45 | $115,9274 years after graduating |
| Mathematics | 38 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, most recent data as of October 2026. These figures are federal data, not student ratings.