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Princeton University Baseball

D1 baseball program in Princeton, NJ. Member of the Ivy League.

Princeton University is a D1 baseball program in the Ivy League located in Princeton, NJ. Head coach Scott Bradley has led the program for 20+ years. Freshmen earn 20% of at-bats and 22% of innings pitched. 72% of players stay all four years. After college, 15% of alumni enter finance — top employers include New York Mets, The Eye Institute for Medicine & Surgery, Prospect Avenue Advisory. Princeton University has a 4% acceptance rate and 4.0 average GPA and costs approximately $0 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Princeton University Baseball?

Freshmen at Princeton University earn 20% of total at-bats and 22% of innings pitched — above the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 29%, juniors 26%, and seniors 25%. The median hitter records 88 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 22% of innings pitched, sophomores 23%, juniors 26%, and seniors 29%. The median pitcher throws 16.1 innings per season.

Based on 2-4 years of publicly available roster and statistics data.

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 20%So 29%Jr 26%Sr 25%

Median at-bats per hitter: 88

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 22%So 23%Jr 26%Sr 29%

Median innings per pitcher: 16.1

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Princeton University Baseball?

72% of freshmen who join Princeton University baseball stay on the roster for all four years — above the D1 average of 28%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 3%. On average, players spend 3.7 seasons on the Princeton University roster.

Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.

72%
Stay 4 years
3%
Leave after year 1
3.7
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Princeton University Baseball Players Do After College?

15% of Princeton University baseball alumni go into finance, the most common career path among the 29 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include professional baseball (10%), consulting (8%), operations (6%). Top employers include New York Mets, The Eye Institute for Medicine & Surgery, Prospect Avenue Advisory, Meto, Detroit Tigers.

Career Category Breakdown

finance15%
professional baseball10%
consulting8%
operations6%
engineering6%

Based on LinkedIn data for 29 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Princeton University Baseball?

Scott Bradley is the head baseball coach at Princeton University and has been with the program for 20+ years. Princeton University competes in the Ivy League as a D1 program in Princeton, NJ.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Princeton University?

Princeton University has a 4% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.95 for admitted students, with a 97% graduation rate — above the D1 average of 80%. 98% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Princeton University is 5,604 students.

4%
Acceptance rate
3.95
Average GPA
1540
Average SAT
35
Average ACT
97%
Graduation rate
98%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Princeton University?

Attending Princeton University costs approximately $59,710 per year, with the average student receiving $60,000 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $0 per year. 62% of students at Princeton University receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$60kAid: $60kNet: $0k
Aid covers 100%62% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is Princeton University Baseball?

Princeton University is a D1 baseball program competing in the Ivy League, located in Princeton, NJ.

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