Overall Princeton University Acceptance Rate
Accepted Applicants Profile
- SAT Scores: 1390 - 1590
- ACT Scores: 32 - 35
- Average GPA: 3.9
How Hard Is It to Get into Princeton University
Applicant Selectivity: Highly Selective
The selectivity of applicants for undergraduate admissions to Princeton is considered highly selective. Many accepted applicants score in the top-range on the SAT or ACT exam, as well as having a solid high school GPA and number of college prep courses.
How Does Princeton University Compare to Other Liberal Arts Colleges in NJ
Nearby College Acceptance Rates
| School | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|
| Bloomfield College | 60% |
| Drew University | 70% |
Admissions Requirements
General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions
Students can apply using the Coalition Application, Common Application or the Universal College Application. The Princeton Supplement should also be completed for all of these applications.Applicants must submit a graded writing sample from their high school coursework, preferably from an English or History class.
A School Report, Counselor Recommendation and official transcript should all be sent from the guidance office. The transcript should include the following coursework if the high school program allows:
- Four years of English, including continued practice in writing
- Four years of Mathematics, including calculus for students interested in engineering
- Four years of the same Foreign Language
- Two years or more of Laboratory Science, including physics and chemistry for students interested in engineering
- Two years or more of History
- Some study in the visual arts
A midyear school report should be sent after seventh semester grades are available. Two teacher recommendations from instructors in higher-level subjects should be submitted. Applicants need to submit either SAT or ACT results. Two SAT subject tests are recommended. It is recommended for applicants to complete an admissions interview if one is offered to them.
Number of Applicants, Percent Admitted, and Enrolled Students
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants: | 27290 | 54% | 46% |
| Admitted: | 7 | 7% | 7% |
| Enrolled: | 68 | 69% | 66% |
Average Standardized Test Scores
| SAT Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 690 - 790 |
| Math | 700 - 800 |
| Total Score: | 1390 - 1590 |
| ACT Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| English | 32 - 35 |
| Math | 31 - 35 |
| Composite Score: | 32 - 35 |
