Princton 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$56,010

Cost of attendance at Princeton University in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$56,010

Cost of attendance at Princeton University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Princeton University was $20,908. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Princton

Princton net price calculator

$20,908

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in New Jersey and nationwide.

New Jersey's average	$14,691
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Princton for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$20,908	$2,223 (12%)	$5,761	$5,544	$6,975	$17,703	$42,868
2021	$18,685	$27	$2,958	$4,502	$5,542	$18,205	$41,011
2020	$18,712	$2,520 (16%)	$1,386	$2,044	$7,576	$16,989	$36,747
2019	$16,192	$110	$2,586	$2,641	$4,620	$17,235	$34,425
2018	$16,302	$1,430 (8%)	$1,948	$1,771	$6,224	$16,658	$32,123
2017	$17,732	$169	$2,469	$2,705	$4,557	$12,614	$32,706
2016	$17,901	$984 (5%)	$3,461	$5,158	$7,089	$18,375	$26,627
2015	$18,885	$2,346 (11%)	$3,630	$4,006	$5,946	$16,967	$25,060
2014	$21,231	--	$5,932	$5,389	$6,077	$16,976	$32,418

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Princeton University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$78,490	$10,446 (15%)	$56,010	-	$1,050
2021	$68,044	$6,106 (8%)	$48,502	-	$1,050
2020	$74,150	$3,250 (5%)	$52,800	-	$1,050
2019	$70,900	$3,950 (6%)	$50,340	-	$1,050
2018	$66,950	$2,560 (4%)	$47,140	-	$1,050
2017	$64,390	$2,530 (4%)	$45,320	-	$1,050
2016	$61,860	$2,195 (4%)	$43,450	-	$1,050
2015	$59,665	$2,265 (4%)	$41,820	-	$1,050
2014	$57,400	$1,970 (4%)	$40,170	-	$1,100
2013	$55,430	--	$38,650	-	$1,100

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Princton provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,151 dormitories available to its students at $10,690 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Princton is $1,188 per month.
Does Princton provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Princton for one academic year is $7,490, which works out to $832 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Princton estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,050.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Princton estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,250

If living off-campus, with family: N/A

If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
How much is Princton application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $70 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Princton offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Princeton University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,750	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$1,750	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Princeton University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Princeton University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$7,490	$10,690	N/A	0	5,151
2021	$5,500	$9,842	N/A	0	5,113
2020	$7,060	$10,090	N/A	0	5,151
2019	$6,840	$9,520	N/A	0	5,113
2018	$6,630	$8,980	N/A	0	5,113
2017	$6,435	$8,335	N/A	0	5,113
2016	$6,240	$7,920	N/A	20	5,142

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Princeton University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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