University
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Source: Princeton University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Retrieved 2026-08-29
Open the official institutional sourceDocument ID: url:https://ir.princeton.edu/document/606 · Import: cds-2026-08-v2
Computer Engineering
Engineering
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Economics
Social Sciences
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Fine and Studio Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Physical Sciences
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
History
History
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music
Visual and Performing Arts
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Operations Research
Engineering
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physics
Physical Sciences
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Public Policy Analysis
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Religion/Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Research and Experimental Psychology
Psychology
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Sociology
Social Sciences
Other · 2025–2026
2025-11-06 — Optional Arts Supplement due for Single-Choice Early Action applicants. Additional other date(s) for this cycle: 2026-01-08 (Optional Arts Supplement due for Regular Decision applicants.).
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/first-year-application-dates-deadlinesFinancial aid · 2025–2026
2025-11-09 — Princeton Financial Aid Application due for Single-Choice Early Action applicants. Additional financial_aid date(s) for this cycle: 2026-02-01 (Princeton Financial Aid Application due for Regular Decision applicants.).
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/first-year-application-dates-deadlinesRegular decision · 2025–2026
2026-01-01 — Regular Decision. Application, Princeton-specific Questions, Graded Written Paper, School Report, School Counselor Letter, Transcript, and both Teacher Evaluation Forms due.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/first-year-application-dates-deadlinesLimit: 250 words — Verbatim prompt recorded from the official first-party source.
Required · General first-year applicants
Princeton has a longstanding commitment to understanding our responsibility to society through service and civic engagement. How does your own story intersect with these ideals?
Limit: 250 words — Verbatim prompt recorded from the official first-party source.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/princeton-specific-questionsRequired · All applicants
Princeton has a longstanding commitment to understanding our responsibility to society through service and civic engagement. How does your own story intersect with these ideals?
Limit: 250 words — "Your Voice" section.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/princeton-specific-questionsRequired · All applicants
What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?
Limit: 50 words — "More About You" short-answer section.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/princeton-specific-questionsRequired · Applicants pursuing an A.B. degree or who are undecided
As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests?
Limit: 250 words — Academic-interest prompt; one academic prompt is answered based on intended degree.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/princeton-specific-questionsRequired · All applicants
What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?
Limit: 50 words — "More About You" short-answer section.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/princeton-specific-questionsRequired · All applicants
What brings you joy?
Limit: 50 words — "More About You" short-answer section.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/princeton-specific-questionsRequired · Applicants pursuing a B.S.E. degree
Please describe why you are interested in studying engineering at Princeton. Include any of your experiences in or exposure to engineering, and how you think the programs offered at the University suit your particular interests.
Limit: 250 words — Academic-interest prompt; one academic prompt is answered based on intended degree.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/princeton-specific-questionsRequired · All applicants
Princeton values community and encourages students, faculty, staff and leadership to engage in respectful conversations that can expand their perspectives and challenge their ideas and beliefs. As a prospective member of this community, reflect on how your lived experiences will impact the conversations you will have in the classroom, the dining hall or other campus spaces. What lessons have you learned in life thus far? What will your classmates learn from you? In short, how has your lived experience shaped you?
Limit: 500 words — "Your Voice" section.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/princeton-specific-questionsValue: Princeton-specific questions
Princeton requires Princeton-specific questions, including degree-dependent essay questions and a graded written paper, for the 2026–27 first-year application cycle.
Application fee · Required
Value: 75
"The application fee is now $75 (up from $70)." Paid via the Common Application; a fee waiver may be requested.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/counselorsFee waiver · Optional
Available via the Common Application (with counselor approval) or the Princeton-specific, ACT, College Board or NACAC waiver options. All lower-income students and all applicants serving or having served in the U.S. military are eligible for the Princeton-specific fee waiver; QuestBridge Finalists are also eligible.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/counselorsTeacher evaluations · Required
Value: 2
Two Teacher Recommendations, ideally from teachers in different academic areas of study and in higher-level courses.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/application-checklistCounselor recommendation · Required
A School Counselor Letter / Counselor Recommendation is required.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/application-checklistPersonal essay · Required
Common Application personal essay.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/application-checklistSupplemental essays · Required
Princeton-specific Questions, including a graded written paper submitted separately (preferably in English or history).
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/application-checklistInterview · Optional
Optional alumni interview; interviews cannot be recorded.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/application-checklistSecondary school report · Required
School Report plus an official transcript sent by a school counselor or school official.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/application-checklistMidyear report · Required
Midyear School Report submitted when midyear grades are available.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/application-checklistEnglish proficiency · Required
Required for non-native English speakers only: TOEFL, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test (DET), or PTE Academic.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/application-checklistCSS Profile · Not required
"Princeton does not utilize IDOC, the CSS Profile, or any other College Board documents or waivers." Applicants complete the Princeton Financial Aid Application instead.
https://finaid.princeton.edu/apply-aid-prospective-studentsFAFSA · Required
"If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you are required to submit the 2026-2027 FAFSA as part of your aid application." Princeton's Federal School Code is 002627.
https://finaid.princeton.edu/apply-aid-prospective-studentsOther · Required
Graded Written Paper required as part of the application, preferably in the subjects of English or history.
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/application-checklistRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports application_platforms
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/application-checklistRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports testing_policy
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/application-checklistRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports deadlines
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/first-year-application-dates-deadlinesRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/counselorsRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/application-checklistRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://finaid.princeton.edu/apply-aid-prospective-studentsRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports essay_prompts
https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/princeton-specific-questionsRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports description
https://www.princeton.edu/meet-princeton/historyRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports admissions_url
https://admission.princeton.edu/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?186131Retrieved 2026-06-10
