Princeton University SAT scores.
1530
Median SAT (composite)
1490–1560
Middle 50% of admits
34–35
ACT range (25th–75th)
5,916
Undergraduates
SAT data from Princeton University's Common Data Set (2025-2026) (source) · acceptance rate from federal College Scorecard / IPEDS · updated August 2026
SAT scores by section.
among admitted students at Princeton University
| Section | 25th percentile | Median (50th) | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading & Writing | 740 | 760 | 780 |
| Math | 760 | 790 | 800 |
Score distribution.
share of enrolled first-years in each score band (Common Data Set 2025-2026)
SAT composite
1400-1600
96%
1200-1399
4%
Reading & Writing
700-800
95%
600-699
5%
Math
700-800
96%
600-699
4%
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