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Princeton University
#5 in Best Colleges in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 403 reviews
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Princeton University Admissions

Princeton admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 7%. Students that get into Princeton have an average SAT score between 1400-1590 or an average ACT score of 32-35. The regular admissions application deadline for Princeton is January 1. Interested students can apply for early action, and the Princeton early action deadline is November 1.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate
7%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
—
Total Applicants
29,303
SAT Range
1400-1590
SAT Reading
690-790
SAT Math
710-800
Students Submitting SAT
73%
ACT Range
32-35
ACT English
33-35
ACT Math
31-35
ACT Writing
8-10
Students Submitting ACT
45%

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Admissions Deadlines

Application Deadline
January 1
Early Decision Deadline
—
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Offers Early Decision
No
Offers Early Action
Yes
Application Fee
$65
Application Website
—
Accepts Common App
Yes
Accepts Coalition App
Yes

Admissions Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying
  • High School GPA
    Recommended
  • High School Rank
    Recommended
  • High School Transcript
    Required
  • College Prep Courses
    Recommended
  • SAT/ACT
    Required
  • Recommendations
    Required
Poll
67%
of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant.6 responses
Poll
83%
of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers.6 responses
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