Cost & financial aid
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
- Private
- Founded 1746
- 25.0% international
Princeton University costs approximately $27,800 per year (net of aid) for international students , with graduates earning a median of $121,500 annually ten years after enrollment.
Cost & earnings snapshot
- Avg. net price (intl)
- $27,800 After typical aid
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $121,500 10 years after enrollment
- Earnings / net price ratio
- 437% Simple 1-year ROI proxy
- Admit rate
- 4%
Earnings vs. cost (000s USD)
How to interpret these numbers
Net price is the average cost after subtracting all grants and scholarships, sourced from College Scorecard. International students often have a higher cost of attendance because federal aid programs are limited to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens. Always request an official cost estimate from Princeton University's financial aid office.
Frequently asked
- How much does Princeton University cost for international students?
- The average net price for international students at Princeton University is approximately $27,800 per year after aid. Actual costs vary significantly based on your financial situation and aid eligibility.
- Does Princeton University offer financial aid to international students?
- Many U.S. universities offer limited need-based or merit-based aid to international students. Visit Princeton University's financial aid office directly for current international student aid programs. See our scholarships page for more detail.
- What is the return on investment for Princeton University?
- Graduates who attended Princeton University report a median earnings of $121,500 per year ten years after enrollment, according to College Scorecard data.