France's elite collegiate research university leading in mathematics, physics, and humanities.
Most undergraduate teaching here is in French. Look for English-taught programs if you need them.
- Admit rate
- 9%
- Highly selective
- SAT middle 50%
- Not published
- Holistic review
- Intl. tuition
- $3,500
- per year, before living costs
- Average GPA
- 3.95
- unweighted
Where do you stand?
This college reviews applicants holistically and publishes no SAT range. Compare your GPA with its average instead.
Admitted students average a 3.95 unweighted GPA (or its equivalent).
Popular majors
- Mathematics & Theoretical Physics (ENS)Math & Natural SciencesStandout program
- Mines ParisTech & Chimie ParisEngineering & Tech
- Philosophy & Art HistoryHumanities & WritingStandout program
Highlights
- Subsidized tuition for EU citizens; non-EU international tuition is approx. €3,000–€4,500/yr
- Consistently ranked #1 university in France and top 30 in the world (QS & THE)
- Includes the legendary École normale supérieure (ENS), producer of 11 Fields Medalists
- Collegiate collegiate network spanning the historic Latin Quarter of Paris
Similar colleges
Is PSL a reach, target, or safety for you?
The free match quiz weighs your GPA, scores, budget, and major to build a balanced list.
Take the quiz