Princeton University Description:
Princeton often vies with Harvard for the top spot on national rankings of universities. Located in a town of about 30,000 people, Princeton’s beautiful 500-acre campus sits about an hour away from both New York City and Philadelphia.
Admissions Data:
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 10.2%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 680 / 800
- SAT Math: 690 / 790
- SAT Writing: 680 / 770
- ACT Composite: 30 / 34
Enrollment:
- Total Enrollment: 7,085 (4,790 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 53.5% Male / 46.5% Female
- 100% Full-time
Costs:
- Tuition and Fees: $33,000
- Books: $1,090
- Room and Board: $9,200
- Other Expenses: $2,790
- Total Cost: $46,080
Princeton Financial Aid:
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 55%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 9%
- State / Local Grants: 6%
- Institutional Grants: 55%
- Loans: 12%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $5,950
- State / Local Grants: $1,785
- Institutional Grants: $25,143
- Loans: $3,419
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Economics, English, History, Political Science, Public Policy
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics (2006-2007 data)
