Admissions Overview
The admission process at Princeton University has a 4% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $70. Princeton University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
4%
Extremely Selective
Application Volume
39,644
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
77%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Princeton University has a 4% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $70. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Princeton University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$70
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Princeton University. About 57% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,500 to 1,580. Additionally, about 20% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 34 to 35.
SAT Scores
57% of students submitted400
1600
1500 – 1580
200
800
740 – 780
200
800
760 – 800
ACT Scores
20% of students submitted1
36
34 – 35
1
36
35 – 36
1
36
32 – 36
Admission Statistics
39,644 students applied to Princeton. Of those, 4% were accepted (1,782 students). Of these 1,782 accepted students, 1,366 chose to enroll.
39,644
Total Applicants
1,782
Students Admitted
1,366
Students Enrolled
4%
Acceptance Rate