Colleges in Princeton, New Jersey
2 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 2 colleges and universities in Princeton, New Jersey (2 Private nonprofit). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Across all 2 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $6,128 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 97.6%, schools that report admissions data accept a median 5% of applicants.
The median net price in Princeton runs about $12,045 lower than the New Jersey statewide median of $18,173.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Princeton, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$6,128
After aid
Median grad rate
97.6%
6-year
Median admission rate
5%
Median enrollment
5,709
Undergrad
All colleges in Princeton
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | NJ | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $6,128 | 97.6% | 5% | 5,709 | Complete | |
| Princeton Theological Seminary Princeton, NJ | NJ | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing |
Top programs in Princeton
Most-completed programs across Princeton colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Social sciences19.5% of degrees
- Engineering17.2% of degrees
- Computer science16.1% of degrees
- Biological sciences10.0% of degrees
- Public administration9.8% of degrees
- Physical sciences4.8% of degrees
- History4.2% of degrees
- Foreign languages4.1% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Princeton
Q.How many colleges are in Princeton, New Jersey?
There are 2 colleges and universities in Princeton, New Jersey that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 2 Private nonprofit.
Q.What is the largest college in Princeton?
By undergraduate enrollment, Princeton University is the largest institution in Princeton with roughly 5,709 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in Princeton?
Based on average net price after aid, Princeton University is the most affordable institution in Princeton at $6,128 per year.
Q.Which Princeton college has the highest graduation rate?
Princeton University reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among Princeton institutions at 97.6%.
Q.What is the average tuition in Princeton?
The median net price across all 2 colleges in Princeton is $6,128 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Princeton?
Across Princeton colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Social sciences, Engineering, Computer science.
Q.Are there community colleges in Princeton?
Princeton does not have public 2-year community colleges in the federal dataset; nearby cities in New Jersey may offer additional options.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Princeton that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.