Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Ewing, New Jersey |
| Online | tcnj.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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.
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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.
#147 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#35 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#2 in Best Public Colleges in New Jersey
#349 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1170/1350 |
| ACT | 25/32 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.29 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New Jersey Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.