Admissions Overview
High School Diploma
Required
Common App
Accepted
Class Rank
Considered
Credit for AP Classes
Provided
SAT/ACT
Optional
TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic
Required for International Students
College Prep Program
Recommended
Additional Materials
Art Supplements
~6% (14.6% early)
Acceptance Rate
3.9 - 4.0
Average GPA
1460 - 1580
Average SAT Score
32 - 35
Average ACT Score
GPA Requirements
For undergraduate admissions, Princeton University does not have a rigid minimum GPA requirement.
However, admitted students often have very good GPAs, with an average GPA of 3.92 and ranges from 3.9 to 4.0.
3.92
Average High School GP
3.9 - 4.0
25th-7th Percentile
SAT Requirements
SAT scores are not required for the 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 application seasons, but they are still taken into account for determining admission. SAT scores for accepted students at Princeton University range from 1470 to 1580, with an average of 1520.
Although the SAT is optional, we advise students to aim for a strong SAT score of at least 1520 to be competitive in the Princeton University admissions process.
1520
Average SAT
1470-1580
25th-75th Percentile
56%
Students submitting SAT scores
ACT Requirements
For the 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 application seasons, ACT scores are optional, but they are still taken into account during the admissions process. ACT scores for accepted students at Princeton University range from 32 to 35, with an average of 34.
A strong ACT score will still help you stand out from the crowd and get into the school of your choice. It will enable admissions staff to compare you to the other applicants quickly and fairly.
34
Average ACT
32-35
25th-75th Percentile
35%
Students submitting
ACT scores
Other Requirements
Depending on the programme of study you apply for, Princeton has various additional requirements in addition to academic marks.
Extracurriculars
Make sure you have extracurriculars relating to your area of study and those that show your dedication over time.
Recommendation Letters
Princeton requires two teacher recommendations and one counselor recommendation.
TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic
Required for international students with a minimum score of 100.
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