Princeton University is, of course, a famous school, but it is also extremely well known for its financial aid programs. The cost of attendance itself is 81,814, which also includes room and board, other expenses, books, and travel.
However, in 2001, Princeton expanded on their current programs to become the first university to remove loans for students who qualify for financial aid, instead offering grant aid that does not require repayment. Over 60% of students take advantage of this program. This results in remarkable low debt after graduating and extremely low loan default rates. The school actually says 83% of recent seniors are debt free upon graduating. Average graduating debt is $4,957, about a fifth compared to the nation.
On top of the Princeton grant aid, 19% also receive Federal grants.
Tuition & Financial Aid for 2026
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Full Cost of Attendance
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Scholarship, Grant, Loan, and Endowment Overview
Grants and Academic Scholarships
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Avg. Student Grant Aid$60,629
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% Students Receiving Grant Aid60%
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Avg. Institutional Grant$57,898
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% Students Receiving Institutional Grant60%
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Avg. Federal Grant$7,426
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% of Students Receiving Grant19%
Loans
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Avg. Student Loans$7,667
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% of Students Receiving Student Loans8%
Athletic Scholarships (not need based)
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Avg. scholarship, Female athlete$0
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# Female athletes441
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Avg. scholarship, Male athlete$0
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# Male athletes606
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Avg. scholarship, Athlete$0
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Total # athletes1047
Endowment
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Total Endowment$33,380,863,000
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Endowment Per Student$3,653,372
Average Net Price by Income - Reported in 2023-2024
Average Net Price by Income - Estimated
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