Princeton University

The university admitted 6% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 38,019 students applied to Princeton University and 2,167 were admitted.

If you are applying to Princeton University, the regular decision application deadline is January 1 and the fee for the application costs $70.

Students who apply to Princeton University for the fall semester should hear back from Princeton University by April 1.

Princeton University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Princeton University's admissions stats.

Princeton University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Mean SAT Score	1518
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	64%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	27%
Waitlist	Yes

Princeton University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Princeton University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	1 1	April 1

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Want to Apply Early to Princeton University?

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Princeton University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Princeton University will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Some students apply early in hopes that it will help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Princeton University Admissions

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Transferring to Princeton University

For more information on transferring to Princeton University, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Princeton University

Princeton University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Princeton University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Princeton University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Princeton University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Princeton University for more information on admission factors.

Princeton University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Princeton University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Princeton University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Princeton University?

Students admitted to Princeton University have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Princeton University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 64% of Princeton University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 27% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Princeton University?

To be competitive with other Princeton University applicants, you should aim to score between 1500 and 1560 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Princeton University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1560 and 25% of scored lower than 1500, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Princeton University student is 1518.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Princeton University students scored 800 or higher and 75% of students scored 730 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Princeton University students scored 780 or higher, and 75% scored a 730 or higher.

To be most competitive at Princeton University, you should strive to earn between 33 and 35 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 35 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Princeton University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 35, and three out of four students scored lower than 35 on the ACT.

A 33 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Princeton University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 33.

More Information on Transferring to Princeton University

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1. Applicants should hear back by May 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Princeton University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Princeton University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Princeton University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Princeton University.

Does Princeton University accept transfer credits?

✅ Princeton University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Princeton University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Princeton University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Princeton University?

❌ No, Princeton University is test optional, so you can make the call whether to send your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Princeton University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Princeton University is 6%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Princeton University?

❌ Princeton University does not offer early decision.

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