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Princeton University

    Princeton University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Princeton?

    Princeton admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 6%. Students that get into Princeton have an average SAT score between 1450-1570 or an average ACT score of 32-35. The regular admissions application deadline for Princeton is January 1. Interested students can apply for early action, and the Princeton early action deadline is November 1.

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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    6%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    No data available  
    Total Applicants
    32,835
    SAT Range
    1450-1570
    SAT Reading
    710-770
    SAT Math
    740-800
    Students Submitting SAT
    71%
    ACT Range
    32-35
    ACT English
    34-36
    ACT Math
    31-35
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    45%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    No data available  
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $70
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Recommended
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Recommended
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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