Historical Acceptance Rates

Princeton University’s overall acceptance rate for the application year 2027 is 4.5%, with 39,644 applicants and 1,782 accepted. This reflects a downward trend in acceptance rates, decreasing from 6.09% in 2021 to the current figure. For the application year 2024, the acceptance rate was higher at 5.55%, with 32,836 total applicants and 1,823 accepted, showing fluctuations in competitiveness over recent years. The Early Action acceptance rates also indicate a trend towards lower overall acceptance, as the rate for the application year 2024 was 15.82%, compared to only 4.57% for Regular Decision in 2026, exemplifying a shift in admission patterns.