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Princeton University Admissions
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International students can apply for Princeton University admissions in Early Action or Regular Decision modes. The Princeton application deadlines for UG and PG programs are given below:

Undergraduate Deadline:

  • Single choice Early Action: Nov 1, 2025
  • Regular Decision: Jan 1, 2026
  • Financial aid documents: Early Feb, 2026

Graduate Deadline:

  • Neuroscience/ Psychology: Nov 17, 2025
  • Arts and Archeology/ Chemistry/ Economics/ English/ History/Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering: Dec 1, 2025
  • Computer Science/ Electrical and Computer Engineering/ Mathematics/ Finance/ Physics: Dec 15, 2025

Note: Students can check the MS deadline on the official website if it is not covered here. Deadlines of most programs lie between Dec 1, 2025, and Dec 15, 2025

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Why does Princeton University appeal to Indian Students?

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Most Popular Princeton Majors among Indian Students

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to get a scholarship to Princeton University from India?
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Princeton University does not provide any merit-based scholarships to international students, but it offers 100% need-based financial aid to students. International students must demonstrate financial need based on family income or assets and submit certain documents such as the CSS profile, ISFAA, Princeton financial aid application, and more. There is no separate portal for scholarship application, students. The students who applied automatically are eligible for the scholarship if their family income is between INR 80L and INR 85L per year.

Q:   Which are the best courses at Princeton University for Indian students?
A: 

Princeton University offers a range of programs to Indian students. Most of them are top-ranked and have good career scope. The best courses are Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Public Policy and International Affairs, Physics, Molecular Biology/ Biomedical, and more. Students can check the table below for the top Princeton majors chosen by Indians, along with the interest:

Popular Majors

Ideal for students interested in

Computer Science

AI, cutting-edge technology, ML

Economics

Analytical and business-oriented field

Public and International Affairs

Community impact, governance,  development

Operations Research & Financial Engineering

Consulting and Finance

History

Humanities, Media, Policy

How Indian Students Stand Out in Princeton Admission?

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Q:   What are the Princeton University admission requirements for international students?
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The Princeton University admission requirements for UG and PG programs include English language requirements, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, and more. Students can check the UG and PG requirements below:

Postgraduate Requirements:

  • Statement of financial resource
  • English language requirements
  • Writing samples
  • Essay
  • Transcripts
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Resume

Undergraduate Requirements:

  • Academic transcripts
  • Graded written paper
  • English language requirements
  • ACT/ SAT scores (test options)
  • School Reports
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Statement of academic purpose
Q:   Is Princeton really hard to get into?
A: 

Princeton University acceptance rate for regular decisions is 6%. For early action, the acceptance rate is 15.5%. In both cases, the acceptance rate is low which showcases the university is extremely stringent during the admissions. It is hard to get into Princeton University, however, students who perform extremely well in academics, have prior relevant experience, and take part in extracurricular activities have high chances of selection. In addition, students must focus on writing a convincing essay that includes qualifications, participation, and awards in detail. An essay makes a huge impact during admission.

Q:   How do I get into Princeton University from India?
A: 

International students from India must perform extremely well in academics and score well in every expected test to be a part of Princeton University. To enhance their selection chances, they must follow the below tips:

  • Aim to score well in academics: Scoring good marks in academics is the foremost factor during admission. Aim to score good grades in high school for UG and in bachelor's degree courses for PG.
  • Check eligibility and perform in that direction: Before enrolling in the programs, check the eligibility criteria, scores required, and experience required and try to fulfill the eligibility the university asking for.
  • Take part in Extracurricular activities: Students who have some participation records along with average academics are preferred over the ones who are performing well only in academics.

Princeton University MS Admissions 2025

6 courses 1 year - 2 years
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₹ 46L - 55.4L

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  • Accepting Exams: IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, TOEFL, GRE
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Q:   How hard is it to get into Princeton Masters Finance?
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Princeton University Master’s in Finance is a competitive program because of its high acceptance rate. The university receives around 600 applications from around the world and it accepts only 35 students. This shows that it is difficult for international students to study Finance in the USA at Princeton University. Students must have a bachelor’s degree with good scores and submit their GRE or GMAT scores.

Also check: What is the Scope of Masters in Finance in the USA?

Q:   How can an ordinary Indian student get admission to Princeton University?
A: 

Indian students can get into Princeton University if they perform excellently in academics, take part in extracurricular and have an excellent record over the years. With a 4% acceptance rate, Princeton University is quite hard to get into, and students with average performance have a low probability of selection. Students must focus on the factors; the university considers during selection. Some of the crucial factors include the rigor of secondary school records, class rank, standardized test scores, character/ personal quality, extracurricular activity, and more.

Q:   What do you need for Princeton Master of Finance?
A: 

The Master of Finance programme is four-semester master’s program. International students who are interested in applying to the Master in Finance Program should apply through the Graduate School at Princeton University. Students can check the Princeton Master of Finance requirements below:

  • Academic transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • A personal statement
  • GRE or GMAT test scores
  • TOEFL or IELTS test scores are required
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Princeton University Application Process 2025

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Q:   What exactly is so great about Princeton as compared to other top schools?
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Princeton University is remarkable school because of the following things: 

  • A culture of excellence: Princeton University has students who really want to learn and focus on bettering themselves. This makes it a good place for great classroom discussions 
  • Undergraduate focus: A lot of top universities prioritizes their Law or Medical school, but Princeton gives focus to all its undergraduates. Students will be taking classes from world-class renowned professors 
  • Location: Princeton University's location is ideal as it is close to New York but ofers enough distance to make a unique hub of activity right on campus
  • Smallest of the top Ivies

Princeton University Enrollment Statistics 2025

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Q:   What is the Princeton University MBA acceptance rate?
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As per the unofficial source, Princeton University MBA acceptance rate is less than 10%. International students especially from India prioritize MBA over any other programs. The probability of getting into the MBA programme at Princeton is low. 

Q:   Does Princeton accept international students?
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International students from all over the globe take Princeton University admissions every year. As per the latest enrollment, a total of 8,842 students took university admission. Out of the total, over 5,000 were undergraduates and more than 3,000 were graduates. Out of the total undergraduates, a total of 694 students were international. Students can check the Prince University enrollment statistics below:

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Headcount 2022-2023

Total Students

8,842

Graduates

3,238

Undergraduates

5,604

International Undergraduate

694

 

Q:   How can I get accepted at Princeton University as an undergrad?
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Princeton University follows certain academic and non-academic factors during admission including class rank, academic GPA, work experience, and many more. As an undergraduate, if a student starts working on the factors required or asked by the university, they can easily get into it. Some of the crucial factors along with their level of importance are given below:

Academic/Non-Academic Factors

Level of Importance

Rigor of secondary school records

Very Important

Class rank

Very Important

Academic GPA

Very Important

Application Essay

Very Important

Extracurricular activity

Important

Volunteer work

Considered

Character/Personal quality

Very Important

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Princeton University has a lot of fun seminars and activities on campus.
Tips: If you are an immigrant racism will affect you. However, the other students accepted you for who you are. The faculty was very welcoming and supportive. I felt more at home at Princeton than I did at my previous university. I loved everything about Princeton, from the sports to the education. The teachers always made sure that I was keeping up with the rest of the class, and I was always at the top of my game. I am very satisfied with my course and the university.
Likes (Value for money): The experience was worth every penny and taught me a lot about how to save money and invest in the right things. The educational feels were extravagant, but nothing a few student loan and part-time jobs couldn't cover. As an investment in my future, it was one of the best decisions I ever made.
Dislikes (Safety): Racist comment were passed from time to time. I had a few instances myself when I joined the university as a freshman. I was called names by a few but again that's only another challenge we have to overcome to achieve the best versions of ourselves and grow to live up to our full potential.
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Study at Princeton for great faculty, high-quality classes, and lots of student amenities.
Tips: Princeton offers need-based financial aid with no loans, and most students receive some form of financial aid. International students can attend a 2-3 day international orientation before freshman orientation week to get help setting up US cell numbers and bank accounts, acclimate to the area, and make new friends.
Likes (Student Life): I loved being on the archery team at Princeton University. There are lots of student groups and on-campus events to join. The nightlife scene is centred around the eating clubs on Prospect Avenue, and most students join an eating club in their junior and senior years instead of eating in the dining hall. However, there are plenty of other dining and social options available.
Dislikes (Public transportation): The Princeton campus is about an hour from New York City, which is easily accessible by train with one transfer at Princeton Junction. While on campus, students can get around with very little public transportation, as there are buses and shuttles operated by the university.
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Princeton University Admissions 2024 FAQs

Q:   What GPA and test scores do I need for Princeton?
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According to the admitted students' profiles, the student who scored 3.9 or above on GPA was enrolled in the program. Although the university provides test options for test scores, students still choose to submit them. Students must aim score between 33 and 36 for ACT, and between 1500 and 1580 for SAT. Student who manage to score near the ideal scores have high selection probability.

Q:   Is Princeton cheaper than Harvard?
A: 

Both Harvard and Princeton are popular IVY league universities and one of the world’s top-ranked universities. If we compare them in terms of tuition fees, then the Harvard University and Princeton University tuition fee is around INR 50 Lakh for an undergraduate program. Technically, both Harvard and Princeton are known to have tuition fees. However, students can check the financial aid at these universities to get the reduction in the tution fees. Let us check the tuition fees of both these universities in order to have an idea as to how a student has to be pay in an year: 

Princeton University Tuition Fees

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
MS (3 courses)
INR 43 L - 50 L
BE / BTech (6 courses)
INR 45 L - 50 L
MBA/PGDM (3 courses)
INR 43 L - 45 L
BA (19 courses)
INR 45 L - 47 L
MPA (2 courses)
INR 43 L - 45 L
BBA (2 courses)
INR 45 L - 48 L
BSc (8 courses)
INR 45 L - 47 L
MEng (5 courses)
INR 43 L - 50 L
MIM (4 courses)
INR 43 L - 50 L
MA(1 course)
INR 45 L
B.Arch (2 courses)
INR 45 L - 47 L
M.Arch (1 course)
INR 50 L

Harvard University Tuition Fees 

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
MS (16 courses)
INR 18 L - 72 L
BE / BTech (5 courses)
INR 45 L
MBA/PGDM (7 courses)
INR 18 L - 72 L
MIM (5 courses)
INR 18 L - 62 L
BSc (17 courses)
INR 41 L - 45 L
MA (15 courses)
INR 17 L - 44 L
BA (24 courses)
INR 41 L - 45 L
M.Arch (5 courses)
INR 45 L - 48 L
Others UG (3 courses)
INR 41 L - 44 L
Others PG (3 courses)
INR 17 L
PG Certificate (1 course)
INR 55 L
LLM (1 course)
INR 59 L

Also Check: What are Ivy League Universities in USA?

Q:   Is Princeton University good for finance?
A: 

The multidisciplinary Bendheim Center for Finance provides a Master of Finance (M.Fin.) degree. Princeton's M.Fin. programme stands out for its concentration on financial and monetary economics, which is based on analytical and computational approaches. Graduates of this curriculum will be equipped with fundamental quantitative tools in economic theory, probability, statistics, optimization, computer science, and machine learning.

  • The M.Fin. programme aims to prepare students for jobs in financial engineering and risk management, quantitative asset management, macroeconomic forecasting, quantitative trading, and applied research.
  • The curriculum does not require any prior work experience. They expect applicants to have completed one or more internships.
Q:   Which is better Harvard, Princeton, or Yale?
A: 

It is very difficult to compare among top-ranked universities, as all three of them are highly reputed, stringent during admission, have academic excellence, and have small class sizes. Still, in terms of rankings, Princeton University comes first and the best among national universities. Students can check the below table for a better understanding of three of the universities:

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Harvard University

Princeton University

Yale University

National Rankings

#1

#4

#7

Acceptance Rate

6%

4.62%

5%

Graduation Rate

88%

87%

88%

Student Faculty Ratio

5:1

7:1

6:1

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