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Paying for Princeton

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Princeton actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Princeton for families earning under $100,000 a year. Free tuition under $100k; full cost of attendance (room, board, fees) covered under $150k; no tuition under $250k; no loans in any aid package

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Princeton's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$2,518/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$4,682/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$7,652/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$13,849/yr after aid
$110k+$39,943/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$84,590
Tuition & fees$59,710
Room & board$21,170
Average net price$18,003
Students on aid70%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsNeed-blind for international students, meets full need

Princeton cost & aid FAQ

How much does Princeton cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $18,003 per year at Princeton after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $84,590. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does Princeton cost by family income?

At Princeton, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $2,518 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $39,943 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does Princeton offer free tuition?

Yes. Princeton waives tuition for families earning under $100,000 a year. That covers tuition itself; room, board and fees may still apply, so the total cost can be above zero.

Does Princeton give financial aid to international students?

Need-blind for international students, meets full need. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Princeton's financial aid office.

Does Princeton meet full financial need?

Meets 100% of demonstrated need. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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