4.6%
Acceptance Rate
$62,688
Avg Cost (In-State)
$62,688
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
97.4%
Graduation Rate
5,709
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 1
Early Deadline
November 1 (Single-Choice Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
2
Letters of Rec
3
Application Fee
$75
Interview
Available
Essays: 1 personal essay (Common App) and 1 Princeton-specific essay responding to one of several prompts
Note: Graded written paper required; midyear report required if available
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$87,815
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$110,066
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $146,624 | $217,973 | 67 |
| Economics. | $103,041 | $160,763 | 60 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | $73,630 | $107,792 | 54 |
| Political Science and Government. | $63,317 | $88,576 | 33 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | $41,848 | — | 29 |
| History. | $45,363 | $80,347 | 22 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $35,178 | $61,323 | 22 |
| Sociology. | $32,914 | — | 21 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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