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Princeton University
#6 in Best Colleges in America
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  • 4 Year
  • Princeton, NJ
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    Princeton University Admissions

    Princeton admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 5%. Students that get into Princeton have an average SAT score between 1440-1570 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.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    5%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    —
    Total Applicants
    35,370
    SAT Range
    1440-1570
    SAT Reading
    710-770
    SAT Math
    730-800
    Students Submitting SAT
    68%
    ACT Range
    32-35
    ACT English
    34-36
    ACT Math
    30-35
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    55%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    —
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $70
    Application Website
    admission.princeton.edu/how-apply/application-checklist
    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
      Considered but not 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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