Thomas Edison State University

Thomas Edison State University is a public, state school in an urban setting in Trenton, New Jersey. Edison State was founded in 1972 and now enrolls around 13,886 students a year, including 12,904 undergrads.

Planning to play sports? Edison State has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Edison State on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Edison State on the Student Life page.

Is Edison State a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better idea of what Edison State offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Edison State

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Edison State Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Edison State

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Edison State. Based on this information, how does Edison State sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Edison State a good school for you?

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Where is Thomas Edison State University Located?

Edison State is located in the urban setting of Trenton, New Jersey, less than an hour from Philadelphia.

If you want to see Edison State for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95, U.S. Highway Route 1 to Trenton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Philadelphia International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Edison State and Trenton are like without leaving home.

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