Princeton University

Princeton University is a private research university in Princeton, NJ, known for its highly selective admissions, exceptional student faculty ratio, and no graduate professional schools. With an acceptance rate of 6%, Princeton is one of the most selective colleges in the United States, typically enrolling around 1,499 students each year. Princeton is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1490–1560, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Princeton meets 100% of demonstrated financial need and has replaced loans with grants; for families earning under $150,000, the net cost is often $0.