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Thanks to a unique academic structure that is grounded in the liberal arts, Princeton students are encouraged to explore subject areas across all departments and disciplines, allowing them to discover new interests on a much greater and more personal level.

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Affordable For All

Our aid program is designed to encourage all qualified students — regardless of financial circumstances — to consider applying for admission to Princeton.

30%

of undergraduate students pay nothing to attend

69%

of undergraduate students receive financial aid

89%

of recent seniors graduated debt free

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QuestBridge Students

International Students

Undocumented or DACA Students

U.S. Military Applicants

Home-schooled Students

Transfer Students

During the admission process, our goal is to find students who will thrive in Princeton’s rigorous academic environment.

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Princeton is committed to providing a top-quality education to students from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Since 2006, our partnership with QuestBridge allows us to reaffirm that mission and assist students who may have not previously considered Princeton as an option for an affordable education.

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Princeton welcomes applications from students around the world. We review all applications in the same manner, regardless of citizenship or country of residence.

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The University is committed to supporting undocumented and DACA students. Princeton’s admission and financial aid policies are the same for undocumented or DACA students as they are for all other students applying to the University. If admitted, undocumented students can be confident that their full financial need, as determined by the Undergraduate Financial Aid Office, will be met.

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During the admission process, our goal is to find students who will thrive in Princeton’s rigorous academic environment.

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Princeton welcomes applications from home-schooled students. Although they still make up a very small portion of the applicant pool, applications from home-schooled students have been increasing. We recognize that your experience as a home-schooled student will be somewhat different from students in traditional schools.

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Princeton's Transfer Program looks for a small group of exceptionally well-prepared students from a range of backgrounds, and we particularly encourage applications from students from lower-income backgrounds, community college students, and U.S. military veterans.

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