A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Princeton are predominantly White with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
45%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
22%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
11%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 29% more male students than female students enrolled at Princeton University with a gender ratio of 21% men to 16% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Princeton has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
21%
|
| Women |
16%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,831
|
| Women |
1,420
|
Princeton serves a high number of out-of-state students with 84% of the student body residing outside of New Jersey or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
16%
|
| Out of State |
71%
|
| Foreign |
13%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
19% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=186131 IPEDS survey data for Princeton University.
Last updated February 24, 2025