Princeton University: cost & net price by income
Princeton, New Jersey
Here's what students actually pay to attend Princeton University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $2,958 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $41,011. Published in-state tuition is $59,710. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$2,958/yr
- $30k–$48k$4,502/yr
- $48k–$75k$5,542/yr
- $75k–$110k$18,205/yr
- $110k+$41,011/yr
Princeton University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $59,710
- Out-of-state tuition
- $59,710
- Students receiving aid
- 19%
A+
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Princeton University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Princeton University is about $2,958 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Princeton University?
- At Princeton University, published in-state tuition is $59,710 and out-of-state tuition is $59,710 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Princeton University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Princeton University a value grade of A+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)