Princeton, NJ
How to get into Princeton University
TL;DR: Princeton University is a strong fit to research if you care about mathematics, economics, public policy and want a clearer picture of the admissions context before you apply.
Acceptance rate
0.04%
Campus setting
Suburban
Undergraduate enrollment
5,200
Tuition
$57,410
What should students know about Princeton University?
Princeton is arguably the best undergraduate experience in the Ivy League — professors actually teach, class sizes are small, and the financial aid is exceptional (no loans, ever). For mathematically strong Hungarian students, Princeton's math department is world-class.
Strong programs
Mathematics, Economics, Public Policy, Computer Science, Engineering
Notable facts
- • #1 in US News national universities
- • Best undergraduate teaching in the Ivy League
- • No loans — only grants for financial aid
- • Senior thesis required for all students
What deadlines matter for Princeton University?
regular decision: January 1
restrictive early action: November 1
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