“This year’s remarkable Annual Giving results are especially meaningful during this challenging time for Princeton,” said President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83. “Unrestricted funds are critical to sustaining the University’s excellence in teaching and research and to meeting the full financial needs of our talented students. As we mark the conclusion of the Venture Forward campaign, I want to express my gratitude to our many dedicated volunteers, and to our alumni, parents and friends for so generously standing up for Princeton through Annual Giving.”

The Class of 2000, with a participation rate of 62.9%, raised the largest amount —$6,502,600, its highest total ever — in celebration of its 25th Reunion.

The Class of 1975 raised $5,358,175, its highest total ever, with 62.7% participation in celebration of its 50th Reunion.

The Class of 1960 set a new 65th Reunion record with $2,282,578. The 30th Reunion Class of 1995 finished with $6,221,995, its second-highest total ever, with 51.4% participation.

Seven other major Reunion classes raised more than $1 million: 1985 with $3,289,597; 1965 with $2,979,896; 1970 with $2,415,529; 1980 with $1,904,180; 2005 with $1,358,205; 2010 with $1,103,010; and 1990 with $1,047,282.

Graduate alumni gave more than $2 million for the eighth consecutive year, raising $2,482,922, its highest total ever, from 2,314 donors. Princeton parents contributed $1,519,930 to the total.

Among the most recent 10 alumni classes: the 10th Reunion Class of 2015 raised $218,024, its highest total ever; and in celebration of its first major reunion, the Class of 2020 raised $54,320 for its fifth Reunion.

The Class of 1994 raised the highest total among non-major reunion classes, with $1,000,000; 17 other non-major reunion classes recorded totals of $500,000 or more.

This year’s highest percentage of participation belongs to the Class of 1963, which achieved 72.3%. That was followed by the Class of 1972 (65.2%), the Class of 1966 (64.7%), the 25th Reunion Class of 2000 (62.9%), the 50th Reunion Class of 1975 (62.7%) and the Class of 2002 (61.4%). Twenty-six other classes recorded participation rates of 50% or higher.

The Class of 2025 achieved participation of 70.1% for their senior class campaign, with 922 of its classmates pledging to support Annual Giving for the next four years.

“The extraordinary outcome of this year’s Annual Giving campaign is a reflection of the loyalty and generosity of our alumni, parents and friends and of the commitment and spirit of our incredible volunteer team,” said Annual Giving Chair Deb Yu ’98. “Each and every gift makes a difference and are an investment in supporting the students of today and tomorrow. Together, we make the seemingly impossible possible at Princeton.”

Unrestricted gifts to Princeton through Annual Giving directly support Princeton’s educational mission, enabling the University to stay at the forefront of teaching and research, and to ensure the affordability of a Princeton education for all admitted students. The average grant for a student in the Class of 2028 who qualifies for financial aid is $72,000, more than the cost of tuition, and 89% of recent seniors graduated debt free.