Princeton University Description:
Princeton, a member of the Ivy League, 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. Princeton's strengths in research have earned it membership in the Association of American Universities. For its strong liberal arts and sciences, the university was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
Admissions Data (2008):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 10%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 690 / 790
- SAT Math: 700 / 790
- SAT Writing: 690 / 780
- ACT Composite: 31 / 34
- ACT English: 31 / 35
- ACT Math: 30 / 35
Enrollment (2007):
- Total Enrollment: 7,261 (4,845 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 53.3% Male / 46.7% Female
- 100% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $34,290
- Books: $1,200
- Room and Board: $11,405
- Other Expenses: $2,935
- Total Cost: $49,830
Princeton Financial Aid (2006 - 07):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 55%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 10%
- State / Local Grants: 6%
- Institutional Grants: 55%
- Loans: 13%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $5,974
- State / Local Grants: $2,069
- Institutional Grants: $26,601
- Loans: $3,195
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Economics, English, History, Political Science, Public Policy
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics (2006-2007 data)
