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The College of New Jersey

Ewing, New Jersey

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Overview

Enrollment

7,589
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Location Ewing, New Jersey
Online tcnj.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
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Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Ewing, New Jersey, The College of New Jersey is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 10,393 prospective students applied, and 6,442 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,476 enrolled in the school.  7,019 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 570 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $13,603 plus fees of $3,684. TCNJ is ranked 147 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

9/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

9/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

TCNJ is rated within the top 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for The College of New Jersey within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very High
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SAT 1170/1350
ACT 25/32
Estimated GPA 3.29

Applications Accepted

62% 
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Applications Due Feb 1, 2024
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

New Jersey Resident Tuition

$13,603
In State Costs for The College of New Jersey
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$3,684
Room and Board $13,752
Budget for Other Expenses$3,598
Total One Year Cost$35,837

Out of State Resident Tuition

$25,910
Out of State Costs for The College of New Jersey
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$3,684
Room and Board $13,752
Budget for Other Expenses$3,598
Total One Year Cost$48,144

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$62,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

87% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by The College of New Jersey students
Subject Percent of Class
Education 22%
Business 17%
Psychology 9%
English and Literature 8%
Social Sciences 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187134 IPEDS survey data for The College of New Jersey.

Current students may use the The College of New Jersey GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.