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Princeton University
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Overview
Princeton’s M.Fin. admissions are graduate-school based and strongly quantitative: academic record, math preparation, and the written statement matter most; GRE/GMAT are optional, while English tests apply only when required by language background.

Admission criteria

PortfolioLow

No portfolio or creative/work-sample submission is listed for this program.

Bar to clear: Not used by this program

Statement of PurposeHigh

The program asks for an academic statement of purpose explaining why you are applying, your graduate-study goals, and relevant academic/professional experience.

Bar to clear: Clear fit with Princeton M.Fin. and explicit graduate/career goals; up to 1,000 words

Academics & GPAHigh

Admissions emphasize academic records, grades, and mathematical preparation; the strongest candidates have exceptional grades and a strong math background.

Bar to clear: Exceptional grades in a math-heavy transcript

Test scoresMedium

GRE/GMAT are optional, but the program values strong quantitative test performance when submitted; English proficiency tests may be required for non-exempt applicants, and Princeton also requires a math assessment test for M.Fin. applicants.

Bar to clear: No GRE/GMAT minimum; English-test requirement applies if not exempt; required math assessment has no published cutoff

Application components

Transcript / GPAStatement of academic purposeGRE or GMAT scores (optional)TOEFL or IELTS scores if requiredMath assessment test
How to stand out
→Keep the transcript visibly quantitative: calculus, linear algebra, probability, statistics, and related math courses should be strong.
→Use the statement to show specific reasons for Princeton M.Fin. and a finance career direction.
→If you submit GRE/GMAT, prioritize the quantitative section.
→If English testing is required, avoid a weak speaking score; Princeton notes TOEFL iBT speaking below 27 can trigger placement testing.
Source confidence
89%Well sourced
Sources
Application for Admission | Princeton Graduate School
gradschool.princeton.edu/policies/application-admission
Official graduate admissions requirements and how the Graduate School weighs academic purpose, transcripts, and test scores.
Academic Statement of Purpose | Princeton Graduate School
gradschool.princeton.edu/admission-onboarding/prepare/academic-statement-purpose
Official description of what the statement should address and the 1,000-word limit.
Common Questions - Bendheim Center for Finance
bcf.princeton.edu/academic-programs/master-in-finance/common-questions/
Official M.Fin. admissions FAQ on candidate profile, math background, optional GRE/GMAT, English tests, and competitive quantitative performance.
Finance | Princeton Graduate School
gradschool.princeton.edu/academics/degrees-requirements/fields-study/finance
Official program page confirming the M.Fin. structure and the required math/academic focus.
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