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UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
Princeton University
Prepared for Sample Student · Princeton, NJ
Best-case 4-yr offset
$0
AP savings
Need-based (if eligible)
up to $295,080 / 4 yrs
Admissions Reality
4.5%
Yield 76.6% · Test Optional
Annual Sticker Cost
$94,624
Net after avg aid: $20,854
AP Tuition Saved
$0
0 credits · 0.0 semester(s)

Admissions Profile

SAT Total (mid 50%)
1500–1580
ACT Composite
34–35
GPA
3.94
Decision Plans
EA · RD

Average GPA of 3.94; 93.4% of students had a GPA of 3.75 or higher.

Cost Breakdown

Tuition$68,140
Fees$314
Room & board$22,120
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$94,624
Average need-based aid− $73,770
Net price (avg)$20,854

Merit Scholarship Opportunity

Princeton does not offer non-need merit aid. All institutional aid is need-based. A strong academic profile competes for admission, not for discount.

AP Investment & Return

Based on Princeton's AP credit policy (placement only, capped at 0 credits).

Edit AP profile
Calculus BC
School grants placement only — no credit.
5
Chemistry
School grants placement only — no credit.
5
Biology
School grants placement only — no credit.
5
English Language
School grants placement only — no credit.
4
US History
School grants placement only — no credit.
4
Credits
0
Sem. saved
0.0
Saved
$0
College Board Recognition
AP Scholar with Distinction

Average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3+ on 5 or more exams.

Say to the parent

"Princeton offers a world-class education at an affordable price, with a commitment to ensuring that all students can graduate debt-free.; Princeton's focus on undergraduate education and its small class sizes ensure that your child will receive personalized attention from world-renowned faculty."

Say to the student

"At Princeton, you'll have the opportunity to learn from the best professors in the world and conduct research that will make a real-world impact.; Princeton's vibrant campus community and its commitment to service will provide you with a transformative educational experience."

College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2023-2024 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22