Princeton University has offered admission to 597 students from a
pool of 2,276 high school seniors who applied through early decision
for the class of 2011.
The number of early decision applicants increased by 40 this year. The admission office mailed notification letters to students Dec. 14.
"I am delighted with the academic strength of the students admitted
early decision," said Dean of Admission Janet Rapelye. "They also bring
a wealth of talents, accomplishments and commitments to their
extracurricular activities. They will be fine members of the class of
2011, and we look forward to welcoming them to campus next fall."
The accepted early decision applicants are expected to make up 48
percent of the class of 2011, about the same percentage as for the
three previous classes.
Until this year, the University has offered prospective students whose
first college choice is Princeton the opportunity to apply early
decision with the condition that they agree to matriculate if admitted.
The applicants cannot apply elsewhere.
Earlier this fall, the University announced that it will end the early decision program
and admit all undergraduates through a single process, beginning next
year with students applying for the class that will enter Princeton in
September 2008.
Of the students accepted through early decision this year, 11 percent
are international students, and 31 percent are students of color -- a
significant increase from 24 percent last year and 23 percent for the
class of 2009. Fifty-two percent of the prospective students are men
and 48 percent are women. They represent 33 countries, and 36 states
plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam.
Half of the students come from public schools, and 57 of the admitted
students are the first in their families to attend college. A total of
103 are sons or daughters of Princeton alumni.
Average SAT I scores of the admitted students were: 730 -- critical reading; 740 -- quantitative; and 730 -- writing.
Candidates deferred during the early admission process will be
reconsidered during the regular decision application process.
Candidates must apply under regular decision by Jan. 1 and will receive
notification of admission by early April.
