Published cost of attendance is $84,040. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $41, middle-income families pay around $1,217, higher-income families pay approximately $36,094.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $84,040 |
| Tuition and Fees | $62,688 |
| Room and Board | $20,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$77,912 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $6,128 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $41 |
| $30–48k | $352 |
| $48–75k | $1,217 |
| $75–110k | $4,478 |
| $110k+ | $36,094 |
Published cost of attendance is $84,040. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $41, middle-income families pay around $1,217, higher-income families pay approximately $36,094. Azimuth ranks Princeton University #52 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 96.4 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $10,320; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $41,000. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $108,590, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $117 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Princeton University earn median 4-year earnings of $108,590, placing the institution in the 99.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs well above the $67,275 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Azimuth ranks Princeton University #35 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 97.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects Princeton University's strength in Social Sciences and quantitative fields. Computer Science is the largest program with 172 graduates earning median earnings of $217,973, and Azimuth ranks the program #6 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology. Azimuth ranks Economics #6 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with 122 graduates earning $160,763, while Public Policy Analysis ranks #2 nationally with earnings of $107,792. These programs deliver earnings 2.0× to 1.9× their national field benchmarks.
