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Acceptance Rate History
Princeton University
NJ · Current rate: 5%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.5% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 5.7% | 38,019 | 2,167 |
| 2021 | 4.38% | 37,601 | 1,647 |
| 2020 | 5.63% | 32,835 | 1,848 |
| 2019 | 5.78% | 32,804 | 1,895 |
| 2018 | 5.48% | 35,370 | 1,940 |
| 2017 | 6.41% | 31,056 | 1,990 |
| 2016 | 6.52% | 29,303 | 1,911 |
| 2015 | 7.14% | 27,290 | 1,948 |
| 2014 | 7.44% | 26,641 | 1,983 |
| 2013 | 7.41% | 26,499 | 1,963 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Princeton University's acceptance rate has decreased from 7.4% in 2013 to 4.5% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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