Princeton

The Princeton Early Action deadline also known as Single Choice Early Action or Restrictive Early Action, is non-binding for all international students, including Indian applicants. 

This means that the students are not bound to attend this school if they get in. They have until May 1 to make a choice that is beneficial for these students to compare the financial aid offered. 

The best thing? The students can apply to other universities while waiting for the decision. 

If you are an Indian student and wondering if Harvard is easier to get into than Princeton University, then please note that both of them are out of the hardest to get into. Also, both are part of the prestigious Ivy League.

Look at the pointers given below - 

• While both of them are hard to get into, Harvard University is slightly harder to get into, with acceptance rates going as low as 3.63%. 
• And the Princeton University acceptance rate stays at around 4.4% only.  You have to be exceptional to get into either of them. 

Yes, Princeton University welcomes international students, including Indians every year. They select students based on the transcripts, written paper, school reports and recommendations, English language requirements, and more. As per the official data, over 9,000 international applied for UG programs, of which 162 got admission.

Neither Harvard nor Princeton is harder than the other. Both universities have a low acceptance rate and are tough to enter. The Princeton University acceptance rate is 5% where the Harvard has the acceptance rate between 3-4%. Students should fulfill the basic qualification by having a high school and UG degree for UG and PG and submit documents like transcripts, LOR, resume, English language requirements, and more.

Princeton University allows admission to international UG students in Early and Regular modes. The application deadline for both modes are closed now. PG students should look for the particular programs before applying as the deadline varies. The deadline for MS programs is closed for Indian students.

Princeton University allows admission to international UG students in Early and Regular modes. The application deadline for both modes are closed now. PG students should look for the particular programs before applying as the deadline varies. The deadline for MS programs is closed for Indian students.

Yes, Princeton is the #1 university in the world in 2026, according to US News. It also ranks #1 as part of the Best Value Schools category rankings given by the same platform. Given below is how US News ranks Princeton for different categories.

Yes, Indian students are eligible for a 100% scholarship at Princeton University USA. For that, students would need to perform really well in their academics and get an admission offer from the university. Here are the basic conditions students need to meet to be eligible for scholarships at Princeton.

• Apply via the Common or Coalition app
• Show strong academic scores
• Documents showing personal low income or that of family
• Submit CSS profile and IDOC
• Clear the personal interview (if asked)

Yes, Princeton University is more affordable than Harvard University. Their tuition fees and living costs are very similar. However, Princeton offers several scholarships without any debt. At Harvard, students have to repay their scholarship funds at an interest rate. Princeton University scholarships also carry a better average financial package.

Indian students have to pay a fee deposit worth INR 28.3 K to Princeton University for the academic session 2026-27. It is paid to confirm admission to the university. This is in addition to the present tuition fees that students have to pay. This deposit is mandatory. Students would have to pay the fees by the deadline for acceptance of the admission offer.