Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Princeton and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Princeton University is 1,540 and the average ACT score is 35. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Princeton University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,545). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Princeton SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Princeton University1,54035
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,54535
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey1,12770

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Princeton University, 890 students submitted SAT scores (59% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,540 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing730760780
Mathematics760780800
Total1,4901,540 1,580
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Princeton University, 376 students submitted ACT scores (25% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 35 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite333535
English353536
Mathematics323435

Princeton Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Princeton University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Princeton University
Secondary school GPAConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesConsidered, if submitted
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired