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Princeton University Tuition and Fees

Princeton University, which is located in Princeton, NJ is a private university. Princeton University covers an area of 500 acres. The foundation of Princeton University was laid down in the year 1746. Princeton University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Dei Sub Numine Viget (Latin) and its official colors are orange and black. The total enrolment stands at 8,374 (Fall 2018)

$49,450

Tuition

$70,900

Cost of Attendance

$16,192

Net Price

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Princeton University Tuition and Fees

Princeton University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very moderate, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. As per the 2020 - 2021 official information, the average cost for the undergraduate courses offered at the university adds up to about $52,800, which includes the total tuition fees and other expenses. The housing costs $17,150, books and supplies cost $1,050, while the other expenses add up to $3,150.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$50,340	$50,340
Book & Supplies	$1,050	$1,050
Room & Board cost	$16,360	$16,360
Other Expenses	$3,150	$3,150
Total Cost of Attendance	$70,900	$70,900

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. The total tuition and fees for students attending Princeton University come out to be around $52,800 per year. Other than that, they will need to shell out an amount of $1,050 for books and supplies, $17,150 for room and boarding charges, and $3,150 toward other expenses on average in a year. Therefore, the estimated cost of attendance for one year at PU is around $74,150, as per the available information.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$16,192

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$2,586

$30,001 to $48,000

$2,641

$48,001 to $75,000

$4,620

$75,001 to $110,000

$17,235

$110,000+

$34,425

The net cost of attending Princeton University – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. Usually, the individuals who have a higher family income will be required to pay a higher net amount, too. While the actual net cost is subject to one’s family income bracket, the average net price is estimated to be $18,712 at PU. For students with a family income below $30,000, the estimated net price is $1,386, while for the individuals who fall in the $30,001-$48,000 income bracket, the net cost is $2,044. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $7,576 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $16,989 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $36,747 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$50,340	$50,340
Room & Board Cost	$16,360	$16,360
Total Tuition & Fees	$66,700	$66,700

At Princeton University, the tuition and fees for students who are pursuing undergraduate courses are estimated to be around $52,800 in a year. Alongside that, they will likewise need to shell out around $17,150 toward their room and boarding charges. In view of this information, the estimated total cost for undergraduate students at PU adds up to $74,150.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$49,450	$49,450
Fees	$1,800	$1,800

Now, coming to the tuition and fees charged for students seeking to pursue postgraduate courses at PU, the amount totals around $53,770. This includes $51,870 for the graduate tuition as well as an amount of $1,900 for the graduation fees.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	N/A
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$1,542

The total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – also called cost per credit hour – that the student has to pay to attend Princeton University varies for graduate and undergraduate courses. The cost per credit hour for graduate degrees sits at $896, while that of undergraduate degrees is $406, as per the 2019-2020 fee structure. Princeton University also offers a wide range of online programs across 49 different majors for students at present.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$16,360	N/A
Other Expense	$3,150	N/A
Book & Supplies	$1,050	$1,050

As far as the housing and related charges at PU are concerned, these expenses add up to around $20,300 per year if the student has opted to live on-campus. The room and boarding charges for the university’s on-campus students come to around $17,150. Coming to the books and supplies charges, the students will be required to pay an amount of $1,050. Apart from these, the other expenses that students need to plan for come to around $3,150 for students who stay on-campus.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$16,360

Off Campus

N/A

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$3,150

Off Campus

N/A

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,050

Off Campus

$1,050

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

As per official data, the current projected cost for a four-year bachelor's degree, along with the living expenses, at the university is estimated to be around $374,841. For undergraduate students, the total expenses added up to $18,712 in 2018-2019, $16,192 in 2017-2018, and $16,302 in 2016-2017.

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