The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ · Large suburb
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 62.3%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 11,668
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 7,251
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 1,547
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 21%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 64%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 60%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 570–670
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 570–670
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 26–31
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 42% / 4%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- considered
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- considered
- Recommendations
- considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $38,860
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $19,632
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $25,752
- Median debt at graduation
- $23,250
- Students with federal loans
- 48%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 86%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 91%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $53,609
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $73,323
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 7,105
- Graduate students
- 706
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 14 : 1
- Women
- 56%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 21%
- Full-time faculty
- 49%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Michael A. Bernstein
- Main phone
- (609) 771-1855
- Address
- 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ 08628-7718
How to apply
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 1 | December 1 |
| Early Action | November 1 | January 15 |
| Regular Decision | February 1 | April 1 |
- Apply with
- Common App
- Application fee
- $65 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Essays
- Common App essay + 1 required TCNJ writing prompt
- Recommendations
- 2–3 strongly encouraged; one from a teacher
- Interview
- not offered
Testing: Test-optional through 2026–27; required for Nursing and seven-year medical programs
Financial aid policies
- Merit scholarships: Academic scholarships for first-years, renewable for four years
- FAFSA is the only form needed for state and federal aid
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Early Decision admit rate
- 76.8% (308 of 401)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 543 / 20 / 12
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: admissions.tcnj.edu, ira.tcnj.edu, ira.tcnj.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.