Princeton University Admission
Acceptance Rate
4.62%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
75.48%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,410
SAT Scores
1,550
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 40,468 students have applied and 1,868 students have allowed to admit to Princeton University (Acceptance rate: 4.62%). Princeton's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 75.48 % where 1,410 students have finally enrolled out of 1,868 admitted students.
Princeton acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Harvard University and Stanford University, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 3.85%).
Princeton enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 71.57%).
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Princeton and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Princeton University is 1,550 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 1,548). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | 1,550 | 35 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,548 | 35 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey | 1,127 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Princeton University, 783 students submitted SAT scores (56% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,550 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 740 | 760 | 780 |
| Mathematics | 770 | 790 | 800 |
| Total | 1,510 | 1,550 | 1,580 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Princeton University, 303 students submitted ACT scores (21% 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| English | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| Mathematics | 32 | 35 | 36 |
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.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |