Hello folks, I'm an applicant from California eyeing Princeton University. What's the general cost of attendance for an out-of-state student? I can find the bare tuition fees online, but is there an extra cost for attending from out-of-state? Are there any hidden costs that I should know about?
I can share details about Princeton University's cost of attendance! At Princeton, as with many private institutions, there are no varying costs for residents of different states or countries. Thus, the fee you see is uniform for everybody.
The cost estimated for the 2024-2025 school year (including tuition, fees, room, and board) is approximately $86,700. The breakdown includes around $62,400 for tuition, about $11,910 for room charges, $8,340 for the board (meal) plan, and approximately $4,050 in miscellaneous expenses like books, personal costs, and travel.
Princeton has a generous financial aid policy. For example, families earning less than $65,000 generally have all costs covered, while those earning up to $250,000 usually qualify for some financial aid.
It's important to note that Princeton doesn't include things like personal expenses or travel in their official cost of attendance, but these can add up - especially if you need to fly back and forth from California multiple times a year. Additional costs depend on lifestyle choices and should be accounted for separately. So it's ideal to keep a buffer in your budgeting.
Lastly, consider using Princeton's financial aid calculator (https://puwebp.princeton.edu/financial-aid-public/ui/#/net-price-calculator/residency) for a personalized estimate of your possible costs. This can help you and your family examine possible financial aid and the net cost to attend Princeton.
Please don't feel discouraged by the sticker price - Princeton boasts a 'no loan' policy, which means the university provides grants instead of loans in its financial aid packages. Hence the debt burden after graduation is relatively low for Princeton students.
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