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Princeton University

$78,490
Sticker Price
Cost of Attendance
$11,080
Net Price
Cost of Attendance
$10,320
Median Debt
Cost of Attendance

Costs

Tuition
$56,010
Books & Supplies
$1,050
Room & Board
$18,180
Other
$3,250
Total
$78,490

The sticker price at Princeton is $78,490. This sticker price includes costs for tuition, books and supplies, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses.


It’s also important to note that the cost of tuition can vary from year to year and you can expect the cost of tuition to rise over your four years in college. With that said, your financial aid will also be recalculated each year which will take into account any tuition increases.

Estimate your net price at Princeton University

If you qualify for financial aid, the price you pay to attend Princeton University could be significantly lower than the sticker price. Try entering your annual family income below to get a rough estimate of your net price at Princeton University.

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Keep in mind that this is a very rough estimate, and your actual financial aid package could differ significantly. For a more in-depth estimate, try a Net Price Calculator.

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Princeton University Questbridge Scholarships

Princeton is a member of Questbridge, which is a prestigious scholarship program that supports high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds. Students who are “matched” to Princeton University through Questbridge receive a four year, full ride scholarship to the school. If you are interested in learning more about Questbridge, you can check out our Questbridge Scholarship guide.

Princeton University’s 100% Need-Met Guarantee

Princeton has committed to meeting 100% of applicants’ financial needs. They determine your financial need using the FAFSA and/or CSS Profile, and will ensure that your financial aid package covers any costs you cannot pay.

Princeton University Financial Aid

Students who are applying for financial aid at Princeton University need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA).The FAFSA opens up on October 1st, and students should apply as soon as they can! The FAFSA uses financial information from the prior, prior year which means that you don’t need to wait for the year to end and can use last year’s financial information.


The FAFSA code for Princeton University is 002627.


If you are looking for more information on how to complete the FAFSA, check out our How to Complete the FAFSA Guide.

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Pell Grants at Princeton University

22% of students at Princeton University receive Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (students who have a bachelor’s or professional degree are not eligible). Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to Princeton University.


You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.

Outside Scholarships

Princeton students can also apply for outside scholarships to fund their education. Outside scholarships are awards that are offered by private and non-profit organizations. If you want to see what outside scholarships you are eligible for, check out these resources:


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