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ACCEPTANCE RATE

5.78%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

62%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

5:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$50,655

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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English Degree

The English degree program at Princeton University prepares students for the general study of the English language, with attention to the history and structure of the language, as well as communication skills, and the literature and culture of English-speaking persons. Students who graduate from the English degree program may pursue careers in writing, journalism, teaching, communications, marketing, linguistics, broadcasting, and more. Courses in the English degree program include communication theory, historical literature, including American and British literature. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer english degrees.

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Princeton University

Also known as Princeton Seminary, PTS

64 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ

Princeton University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Princeton, New Jersey and operated as a private institution. Approximately 7,700 students are enrolled per year at Princeton University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Princeton University offers:

  • Social Sciences
  • Public Administration And Social Services
  • History
  • Engineering
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to Princeton University. Scores in a range of 31 to 34 on the ACT or 2110 to 2380 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase your chances for admission. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 8% of students who applied are accepted to the school.

Tuition is approximately $42,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs around $7,300 each year. Princeton University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Princeton University Tigers participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at princeton.edu.

Students Enrolled in the English Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Princeton University has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree40
Master's Degree12
Doctorate Degree9

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male24
Female37

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian1
Asian1
Black4
Hispanic7
White46
Multiple Races1
Non Resident Alien1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the English program at Princeton University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, english language and literature teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.4% from 2014 to 2024

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Princeton University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Princeton University may provide student services like those listed below:

  • Counseling assistance
  • Student employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Princeton Seminary, PTS is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Ivy Group)
  • Basketball (Ivy Group)
  • Track and Field (Ivy Group)
  • Fencing
  • Field Hockey
  • Football (Ivy Group)
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Squash
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Wrestling