More selective than 100% of New Jersey colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
57% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 20% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Princeton University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Princeton University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Princeton University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 740 | 780 |
| SAT math | 770 | 800 |
| ACT composite | 34 | 35 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1510 | 1580 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Princeton University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 5% | 740–780 | 770–800 | 34–35 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 4% | 740–780 | 760–800 | 34–35 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Princeton University compared with other New Jersey colleges?
Princeton University has the lowest acceptance rate of 35 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton University | 5% | 98% | $6,128 |
| 2 | Yeshiva Toras Chaim | 44% | 31% | $5,356 |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology | 48% | 87% | $41,346 |
| 4 | Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel | 51% | 91% | $10,016 |
| 5 | Beth Medrash of Asbury Park | 54% | 10% | $9,766 |
| 6 | Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel | 54% | 89% | $15,086 |
| 7 | Bais Medrash Toras Chesed | 58% | 33% | $6,838 |
| 8 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | 58% | 84% | $24,406 |
| 9 | The College of New Jersey | 62% | 86% | $27,646 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Jersey colleges →
Who enrolls at Princeton University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Princeton University admissions questions
What is the Princeton University acceptance rate?
Princeton University accepts 5% of applicants, about 1 in 22. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,782 of 39,644 applicants were admitted.
Does Princeton University require the SAT or ACT?
Princeton University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 57% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Princeton University?
The middle 50% of Princeton University enrolled first-year students scored 1510–1580 on the SAT and 34–35 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Princeton University?
77% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,366 of 1,782).
Is Princeton University getting harder to get into?
Princeton University accepted 5% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 4% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Princeton University overview