Thomas Edison State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4971 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1396 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1318 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #5644 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 6,775
- Graduates
- 769
- Male:Female Ratio
- 59:41
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- tesu.edu
Thomas Edison State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Thomas Edison State University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
166 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7,378 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Thomas Edison State University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3265 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1262 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 1202 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1028 (14%) |
| Asian | 332 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 300 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 97 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 29 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,838 | $12,150 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,838 | $12,150 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,856 | $12,150 |
Thomas Edison State University majors
Thomas Edison State University has granted 1,273 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs, 213 master's across 15 programs, and 34 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Thomas Edison State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 69 | 352 | 17 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 73 | 286 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 42 | 105 | 70 | 23 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 114 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 42 | 62 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 78 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 65 | |||
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 54 | |||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies & Technicians, Other | 42 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 33 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 20 | 13 | ||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 32 | |||
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 27 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 26 | |||
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other | 23 | |||
| Accounting | 20 | 2 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 22 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 18 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 15 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 14 | |||
| Statistics, Other | 14 | |||
| Finance, General | 12 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | |||
| Information Technology | 11 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 11 | |||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 10 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 10 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 9 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 8 | |||
| Computer Science | 7 | |||
| Human Services, General | 3 | 3 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 6 | |||
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | 5 | |||
| Nuclear & Nuclear Power Technology & Technician | 4 | |||
| Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other | 3 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 3 | |||
| Psychology, General | 3 | |||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 2 | |||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 2 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 378 | 1,273 | 213 | 34 |
Publications & Citations
Thomas Edison State University has published 202 scientific papers with 2,444 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Physics, Engineering, Sociology, Computer Science, Psychology, Medicine, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 | 5 |
| 1998 | 0 | 5 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 | 2 | 13 |
| 2003 | 3 | 11 |
| 2004 | 5 | 6 |
| 2005 | 0 | 10 |
| 2006 | 0 | 13 |
| 2007 | 9 | 14 |
| 2008 | 10 | 19 |
| 2009 | 3 | 36 |
| 2010 | 9 | 44 |
| 2011 | 4 | 69 |
| 2012 | 5 | 101 |
| 2013 | 14 | 107 |
| 2014 | 7 | 142 |
| 2015 | 5 | 136 |
| 2016 | 1 | 135 |
| 2017 | 3 | 143 |
| 2018 | 5 | 137 |
| 2019 | 2 | 143 |
| 2020 | 10 | 145 |
| 2021 | 8 | 214 |
| 2022 | 8 | 160 |
| 2023 | 6 | 198 |
| 2024 | 4 | 148 |
| 2025 | 8 | 115 |
Notable alumni
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Arthur C. Brooks
- Occupations
- journalisthorn player
- Biography
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Arthur Charles Brooks is an American author and academic.
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
- Enrolled in Thomas Edison State University
- Studied in 1985
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Bonnie Marie Watson Coleman is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 12th congressional district since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1998 to 2015 for the 15th legislative district. She is the first African-American woman to represent New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Gary Null
- Occupations
- film directornutritionistanti-vaccine activistradio personality
- Biography
-
Gary Michael Null is an American talk radio host and author who advocates pseudoscientific alternative medicine and produces a line of questionable dietary supplements.
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Raj Mukherji
- Enrolled in Thomas Edison State University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Raj Mukherji is an American businessman, lawyer, actor and Democratic Party politician who has represented the 32nd legislative district in the New Jersey Senate since 2024. He previously served five terms in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2014 to 2024, during which he served as majority whip and deputy speaker. He is a former healthcare and information technology CEO, former deputy mayor of Jersey City, former local prosecutor, and law professor.
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Mike Davis
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
Michael Davis is an American basketball coach at the University of Memphis. Prior to that he was most recently the head men's basketball coach at the University of Detroit Mercy, a position he held from 2018 to 2024. Davis also served as the head men's basketball coach at Indiana University Bloomington from 2000 to 2006, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) from 2006 to 2012, and Texas Southern University from 2012 to 2018.
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Steven L. Herman
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
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Steven L Herman is an educator, journalist and author, and, as of July 2025, the executive director of the Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy and Innovation at the University of Mississippi.
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Walter E. Fountain
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
Walter E. Fountain is a retired United States Army officer who attained the rank of major general. In his final assignment, he served beginning in January 2018 as Director of Domestic Operations and Force Development at the National Guard Bureau. His previous assignments include Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for National Guard Matters, deputy director for Domestic Operations (J-3) at United States Northern Command, Assistant Adjutant General of the Oklahoma National Guard, and acting deputy director of the Army National Guard.
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Michael D. Reynolds
- Occupations
- astronomer
- Biography
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Michael David Reynolds FRAS was an American author and educator who served as professor of astronomy at Florida State College at Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida. He served as the director of Chabot Space and Science Center in Alameda County, California. Reynolds was best known for his work in science education, both in lecture halls and less formal settings. He also participated in astronomy and space exploration outreach.
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Bob Kulp
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
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Bob Kulp is an American businessman and politician. A Republican, he was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 2013 to 2021.
General info
| Alternative names | Thomas Edison TESU ESC Thomas Edison University Edison State Edison State College Edison University |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 |
| Motto | Eruditio perpetua vitae Learning throughout life |
| Colors | burgundy, beige |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 302 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 111 W State St Trenton, New Jersey, 08608 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 91,000 |
| Phone | 60998411002025 |