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The College of New Jersey
Ewing,
NJ
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate64%
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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 currently enrolls around 7,629 students per year, including 7,039 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for The College of New Jersey
It is very difficult to get into TCNJ. The acceptance rate at TCNJ is 64%. In 2022, 10,302 students applied to TCNJ and 6,638 were admitted.
| The College of New Jersey Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 64% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 97% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 46% |
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The College of New Jersey is located in the town of Ewing, New Jersey, near Philadelphia.
If you want to see TCNJ for yourself, 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
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.
TCNJ SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1160 - 1330
Math SAT Range
570 - 680
Reading SAT Range
570 - 670
TCNJ Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$35,886
In State$41,770
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$14,706
$20,590
Fees
$3,840
$3,840
Housing
$16,140
$16,140
Books
$1,200
$1,200
Student Life
Wondering what life at TCNJ is like? There are approximately 7,629 students enrolled at TCNJ, including 7,039 undergraduate students and 590 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 Time3%
Part Time95%
In State5%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
7,629
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
64%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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