Princeton University · Cost & aid

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$84,040

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$19,811

Average net price

lower half for affordability in Division I

Athletic aid, women's

school-wide

Athletic aid, men's

school-wide

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $84,040 sticker.

Family income under $30k$2,518

$30k – $48k$4,682

$48k – $75k$7,652

$75k – $110k$13,849

Over $110k$39,943

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teamsNone
Per roster spot$0 across 441 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teamsNone
Per roster spot$0 across 651 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$586k / $1.3M
Tuition & fees$59,710

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

Where it ranks

#6Net price, under $30kof 361 · Division I #17Priciest housingof 359 · Division I #25Biggest discountof 359 · Division I #28Highest stickerof 359 · Division I

Among Division I schools; every list Princeton University is on.

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