Princeton University
- Private
- Research university
Princeton University: international tuition 68,140 USD per year, one-year total cost 94,624 USD, acceptance rate 4.6%. There is no merit scholarship. Need-based aid is open to international students.
Princeton gives international students need-based aid on the same terms as U.S. students, meeting full need with grants and admitting need-blind. It offers no merit scholarships.
Getting in. The school admits 4.6% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 740–780, Math 770–800, ACT 34–35. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. The school has not published a minimum English score.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 94,624 USD, before any scholarship. There are 2 scholarships, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Princeton University?
International tuition is 68,140 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 94,624 USD.
Does Princeton University offer scholarships for international students?
There is no merit scholarship. Need-based aid is open to international students. Princeton gives international students need-based aid on the same terms as U.S. students, meeting full need with grants and admitting need-blind. It offers no merit scholarships.
What is the acceptance rate at Princeton University?
The acceptance rate is 4.6%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Princeton lists a single tuition figure for 2026-27, so it also applies to international undergraduates.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearPrinceton has no merit scholarships, so the page says nothing about whether merit is considered automatically or needs a separate application; the 'No' value does not fit.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?YesThe page says a family's ability to pay is not a factor in admission, and the same policy applies to international students, so need-blind covers them too.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe page says the PFAA is used by both U.S. and international applicants, but it is still a required aid form and the page does not state that no CSS Profile or separate form is needed.
Scholarships at this school
Princeton University GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: Early Action: Nov. 9; Regular Decision: Feb. 1.
Princeton need-based grant (no-loan financial aid)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: PFAA due Nov. 9 (Early Action), Feb. 1 (Regular Decision), March 9 (Transfer)
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
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Application requirements
- English proficiencyiA TOEFL, IELTS Academic or PTE Academic score is required if English is not your native language and your school does not teach in English.Required
Typical minimum English scores
Compared with 25 United States schools admitting under 15% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 14 United States schools admitting under 15% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Financial aid documents due (PFAA) - Early Action (EA)Financial aidabout25days
- Financial aid documents deadline (PFAA and supporting documents) - Regular Decision (RD)Financial aid+109 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data