College of New Jersey: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1458 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #396 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #355 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #282 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 95 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Undergraduates
- 7,435
- Graduates
- 706
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- tcnj.edu
College of New Jersey Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
College of New Jersey has an acceptance rate of 62% and is among the top 24% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 59% | 65% |
| Applicants | 12,766 | 5,684 | 7,082 |
| Admissions | 7,952 | 3,375 | 4,577 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,560 | 675 | 885 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
951 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
215 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
613 or 39%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1140
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the College of New Jersey are 1140-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
47 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the College of New Jersey are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4628 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1399 (17%) |
| Asian | 833 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 496 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 469 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 237 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 70 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $13,360
- Students receiving aid
- 81%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,294 | $16,814 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,294 | $16,814 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,414 | $16,814 |
| Fee in-district | $4,338 | $1,535 |
| Fee in-state | $4,338 | $1,535 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,338 | $1,535 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,869 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,976 |
| Room charge | $10,351 |
| Meal charge | $4,625 |
College of New Jersey majors
College of New Jersey has granted 1,589 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs and 323 master's across 15 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at College of New Jersey.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 256 | 13 |
| Psychology, General | 122 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 58 | 64 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 114 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 85 | 16 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 69 | 16 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 66 | 5 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 65 | |
| Communication, General | 62 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 59 | |
| Public Health, General | 38 | 21 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 57 | |
| Mathematics, General | 54 | |
| Accounting | 53 | |
| History, General | 51 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 41 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 39 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 36 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 35 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 31 | |
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 31 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 31 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 26 | |
| Chemistry, General | 24 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 23 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 22 | |
| Economics, General | 21 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 16 | |
| Journalism | 15 | |
| Physics, General | 15 | |
| Sociology, General | 15 | |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 15 | |
| Music, General | 14 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 13 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 12 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 12 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 11 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 11 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 8 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 | |
| Engineering Science | 6 | |
| Women's Studies | 6 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 5 | |
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Anthropology, General | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 | |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,589 | 323 |
College of New Jersey has a graduation rate of 86%, which is among the 7% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 86% | 84% | 87% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
College of New Jersey has published 8,841 scientific papers with 187,063 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 105 | 699 |
| 1994 | 95 | 688 |
| 1995 | 121 | 716 |
| 1996 | 145 | 820 |
| 1997 | 134 | 935 |
| 1998 | 83 | 1038 |
| 1999 | 95 | 1094 |
| 2000 | 90 | 1174 |
| 2001 | 133 | 1297 |
| 2002 | 114 | 1405 |
| 2003 | 139 | 1664 |
| 2004 | 122 | 1706 |
| 2005 | 171 | 2004 |
| 2006 | 153 | 2359 |
| 2007 | 186 | 2634 |
| 2008 | 189 | 3260 |
| 2009 | 243 | 3650 |
| 2010 | 246 | 4405 |
| 2011 | 252 | 5041 |
| 2012 | 229 | 5765 |
| 2013 | 261 | 6104 |
| 2014 | 255 | 6721 |
| 2015 | 339 | 7148 |
| 2016 | 343 | 7490 |
| 2017 | 334 | 7972 |
| 2018 | 329 | 8942 |
| 2019 | 342 | 10514 |
| 2020 | 394 | 13009 |
| 2021 | 329 | 13399 |
| 2022 | 336 | 12645 |
| 2023 | 306 | 13375 |
| 2024 | 217 | 12655 |
| 2025 | 161 | 11275 |
College of New Jersey alumni
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Holly Black
- Occupations
- writernovelistchildren's writerjournalist
- Biography
-
Holly Black is an American writer and editor best known for her children's and young adult fiction. Her most recent work is the New York Times bestselling young adult Folk of the Air series. She is also well known for The Spiderwick Chronicles, a series of children's fantasy books she created with writer and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi, and her debut trilogy of young adult novels officially called the Modern Faerie Tales. Black has won a Nebula Award and a Newbery Honor. The Spiderwick Chronicles was adapted into a 2008 film and into a 2023 television series, for which Black received a nomination for the Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Young Teen Series.
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Richard Sterban
- Occupations
- singersongwriter
- Biography
-
Richard Anthony Sterban is an American singer. He was born in Camden, New Jersey. In 1972, he joined the country and gospel quartet the Oak Ridge Boys, in which he sings bass.
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Chris Smith
- Enrolled in the College of New Jersey
- In 1975 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- business executivebusinesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Christopher Henry Smith is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 4th congressional district since 1981. Though it has taken various forms, his district has always been situated in central New Jersey. Currently, the district contains parts of Ocean and Monmouth counties. Smith is a member of the Republican Party, having switched from the Democratic Party in 1978. As of 2025, Smith is tied with Hal Rogers for being the longest currently serving member of the House of Representatives.
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Tom Scharpling
- Occupations
- actorradio personalityscreenwritertelevision producerextra
- Biography
-
Thomas John Giuliano II, known professionally as Tom Scharpling, is an American comedian, television writer, producer, music video director, voice actor, and radio host. He is best known for hosting the weekly Internet radio call-in comedy program The Best Show with Tom Scharpling (formerly The Best Show on WFMU), the voice of Greg Universe in the animated series Steven Universe and its sequel series Steven Universe Future, and for acting as a writer/executive producer for the TV show Monk.
General info
| Alternative names | TCNJ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1855 |
| Colors | tcnj blue, tcnj gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer and Winter Sessions |
| Total FTE staff | 1,237 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2000 Pennington Road Ewing, New Jersey, 08628-7718 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 37,000 |
| Phone | 6097711855 |