The College of New Jersey

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4 Year
EWING, NJ
Rating 3.63 out of 5 1,397 reviews

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TCNJ's Application deadline has been extended to March 1st! We are so excited to welcome students back for our traditional on-campus experience, and encourage you to apply today at www.commonapp.org. We are now back on campus for in-person instruction, residential experiences, and community programming. Please refer to our website for ongoing COVID-19 updates. Learn More

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tcnj.edu

2000 PENNINGTON ROAD
EWING, NJ 08628

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Athletic Division

NCAA Division III (with football)

Athletic Conference

New Jersey Athletic Conference

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The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) welcomes students who have the talent and motivation to succeed in a highly rigorous academic environment. A public institution Founded in 1855, the College enrolls about 6,500 full-time undergraduates, two thirds of whom reside on campus. Today it is heralded by U.S. News & World Report as well as Barron’s as one of the most competitive schools in the nation, public or private. TCNJ serves a diverse student body, preparing graduates to excel as leaders in their chosen fields. TCNJ has set the standard for public higher education. Students appreciate the atmosphere they find at TCNJ, a school large enough to provide a full range of academic and extracurricular choices, yet small enough to be a genuine residential community of friends and fellow learners. With professors committed to collaboration in and out of the classroom and facilities of enviable quality, TCNJ represents an exceptional value in higher education.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

February 1

Acceptance Rate

51%

SAT Range

1140-1320

ACT Range

24-30

Application Fee

$75

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Recommended

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$24,617 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$10,772 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

82%

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Student Faculty Ratio

18:1

Evening Degree Programs

87%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 85 responses

59%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 104 responses

54%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 105 responses

Majors

Online

Online Programs Offered

Offers Online Courses

Yes

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Mix of Online and on Campus
5%
On Campus
0%
Online
95%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

6,898 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

207

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

18%

Varsity Athletes

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 76 responses

Smart and grade conscious who work hard
28%
Very intelligent students who work hard
24%
Smart, grade conscious, hardworking, and sociable
22%
Smart student that knows how to throw down
16%
Smart students who are not social
4%
Grade conscious students who try too hard
3%
Outgoing
1%

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Poll

52%

of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 130 responses

Poll

67%

of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 144 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on 85 responses

Intellectual and fun
31%
Intense but rewarding
19%
Intellectual
18%
The most fun you'll have at a small college
12%
Great college! Beautiful campus!
9%
:work hard, twerk harder" -a recent graduate
2%
Boring
1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$58,500 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

86%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

95%

National

83%

89%

of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 62 responses

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I’ve had a decent experience at TCNJ, there are definitely plenty of clubs and sports so there really is something for everyone here. However, the administration at TCNJ is lacking in quality. They are very performative in their activism, and they certainly don’t put their money where their mouth is. It is clear that they don’t care about the students’ well-being and only care about lining their pockets (granted that’s typical for colleges). The campus itself is beautiful, and there are many great things about TCNJ if you are lucky enough to find what works best for you! I just feel as though some of the key features of a great college are missing here.

I'm currently a second-semester freshman at TCNJ, and I've really liked my experience so far. My professors have all been great and I feel like I've actually been learning. I live in Travers hall and I love my floor. I was the only person from my high school to come here, so I really decided to put myself out there to make new friends and it worked! I feel like I have really found my people here. The only downside is the dining hall. My advice is to definitely pick the meal plan with the least amount of swipes because you do not want to eat at eick everyday.

I had a great experience at TCNJ. I loved how classes were intimate with up the most being 25 students in one classroom (I was known by my name and not by a student number). Professors at TCNJ really want you to succeed! I felt very comfortable reaching out to professors when I didn't understand something, or just for advice. For instance, it took me a while to figure out what I wanted to focus on in my major. I was able to meet with different professors (even ones that I haven't ever met before just being they fell under a specialization I was interested in) and just talk to them about potentially advice and hear about their previous experience just to help me get an idea of what I should be looking into. Apart from professors and classes, I also made close friendships that I know will be last a lifetime.

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