Wait List Acceptance Rate

Princeton University's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2026 stands at 11.86%, with 1265 applicants offered a spot and 150 accepting the offer. This rate is a significant increase compared to previous years, particularly the 0% acceptance rate recorded for 2023 and a mere 0.11% for 2024. Historical data shows fluctuations, with just 26 applicants accepted from 820 offers in 2025 (3.17%) and 101 accepted out of 1168 offers in 2022 (8.64%). Overall, the trend indicates increased acceptance rates compared to the lowest points of recent years.