Tuition (in-state)$62,400
Student : faculty5:1
Acceptance4%
Enrollment8,800
Walk score65
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Education
| Programs | Economics, public policy, engineering, physics, mathematics |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 98% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $62,400 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $62,400 |
| Room and board | $21,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 5:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 5:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 98%
Location and walk score
65/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Nassau Street cafés
- Princeton University Art Museum
- Delaware & Raritan Canal towpath
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 3,200 |
|---|
- Graduate School (PhD in 42 fields)
- MPA/MPP at the School of Public and International Affairs
- MArch
- MFin
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$85,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months93%
Career servicesCenter for Career Development with alumni-hosted "Princeternships"
Top employers of recent graduates
- Goldman Sachs
- McKinsey
- Jane Street
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
82%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Princeton Internships in Civic Service
- International Internship Program
- Summer research with faculty
Alumni
| Living alumni | 100,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Michelle Obama
- Jeff Bezos
- Sonia Sotomayor
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Ivy League |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Need-based aid100% of need met with grants; free for families under $100k · Deadline: Jan 1
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