About The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
7,686
Website
www.tcnj.eduAccreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
The College of New Jersey is a public university located in Ewing, NJ. The College of New Jersey covers an area of 289 acres. It was in 1855 when the The College of New Jersey was founded. Notably, the official colors of the university are blue & gold. In addition to over 7,189 undergraduate students, TCNJ also boasts of over 632 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 7,340. The school has a total of 821 (347 full time, 474 adjunct) academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Interestingly, The College of New Jersey has an ethnically diverse student population. At TCNJ around 62% are white, 14% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 12% are Asian. And, at the university, around 98% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 57% of the students are females and 43% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Robert F. Stockton (Politician, Soldier), Joseph A. Mussomeli (Diplomat), Holly Black (Editor, Novelist), and James Florio (Politician) in its 165 years of existence. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. A total of 123 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association), and CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs). $32 million (2019) is the total value of endowment of the The College of New Jersey.
Rankings
It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a college and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the college has a ranking. The College of New Jersey has been ranked at the 149th position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the college based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Feb
Acceptance Rate
50%
SAT Range
1160 - 1350
ACT Range
25 - 30
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Recommended
Accept Common App
Yes
Admission to TCNJ is moderately difficult. However, the university is selective in taking in students. To kickstart the admission process at TCNJ, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $75. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1160-1360 to improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 25 might also given admission but the average ACT score at The College of New Jersey is 27. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, New Jersey 08628-7718. They can also call them at (609) 771-1855.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$23,414
Average Annual Cost
$12,947
Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$3,604
Room And Board
$13,617
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,624
Total One Year Cost
$34,992
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to TCNJ. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $42,082. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
93%
Part-Time Retention Rate
100%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$2,434
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
248 Graduates
Psychology, General
115 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
112 Graduates
Biology, General
99 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
96 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
78 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
73 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
67 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
64 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
61 Graduates
Mathematics
60 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
56 Graduates
History
47 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
45 Graduates
Political Science and Government
37 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
31 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
30 Graduates
Journalism
24 Graduates
Civil Engineering
23 Graduates
Sociology
23 Graduates
Music
22 Graduates
Chemistry
20 Graduates
Physics
20 Graduates
Educational Administration and Supe...
19 Graduates
Economics
16 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
16 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
16 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
15 Graduates
Computer Engineering
10 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
9 Graduates
Philosophy
9 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
8 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
8 Graduates
Public Health
7 Graduates
Engineering Science
2 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
7,048
Socio-Economic Diversity
17%
Part-time
3%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$86,753 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
58%
Averege Housing Cost
$9,239/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,379/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,379/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Lion
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
New Jersey Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
327
Total Female Athletes
274
Intramural Sports
26
Sports Club
28
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by TCNJ. At TCNJ, $14,048 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The average meal plan at TCNJ costs around $4,379 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The college has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 43% male and 57% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$49,200/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$58,500/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$201 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$10,335
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,733
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$7,474
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$7,757
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$21,428
$30K - $48K
$18,882
$48K - $75K
$9,212
$75K - $110K
$3,696
> $110K
$2,138
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$24,240,828
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$5,140,174
The financial aid department of The College of New Jersey helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at The College of New Jersey is around $7,382 and the federal grant is $5,088. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $7,750 as well as institutional aid worth $7,382. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at TCNJ based on students' financial needs add up to $24,240,828 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $5,140,174.