Princeton University
Princeton, NJPrivate nonprofitRank 1644 of 1,732Traditional rank 1084 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $2,518 |
| $30–48k | $4,682 |
| $48–75k | $7,652 |
| $75–110k | $13,849 |
| $110k+ | $39,943 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $57,410 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $59,710 |
| Change | $2,300 (+4.0%) |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $19,380 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend
Published tuition and required fees, +18.6% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 97% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 97% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 19% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 3% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $4,751 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$3,025 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Peter's University | $35,708 | $5,688 |
| Felician University | $34,206 | $6,025 |
| Saint Elizabeth University | $33,755 | $7,179 |
| Seton Hall University | $33,582 | $4,671 |
| Drew University | $33,097 | $4,797 |
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