The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,218
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	62%
Students retention rate	92%
On-time graduation rate	87%

Located in Ewing, New Jersey, TCNJ is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The College of New Jersey is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, TCNJ emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

TCNJ boasts an impressive student retention rate of 92% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

62%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,287

Cost of attendance at The College of New Jersey in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$29,594

Cost of attendance at The College of New Jersey in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 48 of freshman students at The College of New Jersey received on average $10,531 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,531

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	256	18%	$5,134	$1,314,332
Other Federal Grant	279	20%	$6,131	$1,710,605
State Grant/Scholarships	233	16%	$8,103	$1,888,058
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	570	40%	$6,213	$3,541,419
Total Grant & Scholarships	678	48%	$10,531	$7,140,082

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The College of New Jersey students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The College of New Jersey students is 86.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 88.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 84.5%.

86.9%

asian 92.2% 154 students
African American 74.1% 63 students
white 88.9% 827 students
unknown 73.5% 36 students
hawaiian 100.0% 5 students
hispanic 83.3% 165 students
International Students 66.7% 4 students
Mixed Race 57.1% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football New Jersey Athletic Conference
Baseball New Jersey Athletic Conference
Basketball New Jersey Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country New Jersey Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The College of New Jersey provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The College of New Jersey offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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