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Colleges / The College of New Jersey

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate62%
Acceptance Rate62%

About TCNJ

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the seventh highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likely to pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast.

The College of New Jersey is a public, state college in the suburb of Ewing, New Jersey. TCNJ was founded in 1855. The college enrolls around 7,637 students per year, including 6,959 undergraduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for The College of New Jersey

It is very difficult to get into TCNJ. The acceptance rate at TCNJ is 62%. Out of 10,392 applications received in 2022, 6,444 students were offered admission.

The College of New Jersey Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 62%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 79%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 42%

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TCNJ Campus Tours

The College of New Jersey is locatedin the town of Ewing, New Jersey, in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

If you would like to see TCNJ for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Ewing, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Philadelphia International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what The College of New Jersey and Ewing are like without leaving home.

College Info

2000 Pennington Road PO Box 7718 Ewing, NJ 08628

Campus Setting: Suburban

TCNJ Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Feb 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Feb 15

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to TCNJ is Feb 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to TCNJ is Feb 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

The College of New Jersey is a member of the Coalition for College.

More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.

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TCNJ SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1160 - 1340

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Math SAT Range

590 - 680

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Reading SAT Range

580 - 670

TCNJ Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$34,292

In State

$39,948

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$14,140
$19,796
Fees
$3,840
$3,840
Housing
$15,112
$15,112
Books
$1,200
$1,200

Student Life

Wondering what life at TCNJ is like? There are approximately 7,637 students enrolled at TCNJ, including 6,959 undergraduate students and 678 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 95% percent are from NJ and 5% percent of students are from other states.

97%

Full Time

3%

Part Time

95%

In State

5%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

7,637

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

62%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$17,980

Out-of-State

$23,636

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 1
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