The College of New Jersey

It is very difficult to get into The College of New Jersey. Around 64% of applicants get into The College of New Jersey each year. Out of 10,302 applications received in 2023, 6,638 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to The College of New Jersey, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 2/1 and the fee for the application costs $75.

Students who apply to The College of New Jersey for fall semester should anticipate a decision by April 1.

The College of New Jersey Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of The College of New Jersey's admissions stats.

The College of New Jersey 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	33%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	46%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	4%
Waitlist	Yes

The College of New Jersey Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for The College of New Jersey.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 1
Early Decision II	Yes	January 1	February 1
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	April 1

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Want to Apply Early to The College of New Jersey?

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The College of New Jersey offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 1.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 1. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 1.

The early decision acceptance rate at The College of New Jersey is 97%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 64%. In 2022, The College of New Jersey admitted 343 of the 354 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to college because they hope it will help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on The College of New Jersey Admissions

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Transferring to The College of New Jersey

It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to The College of New Jersey

The College of New Jersey has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into The College of New Jersey?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at The College of New Jersey

What does The College of New Jersey consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Volunteer Work	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Geographical Residence	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
State Residency	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Academic GPA	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with The College of New Jersey for more information on admission factors.

The College of New Jersey 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to The College of New Jersey, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with The College of New Jersey's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	2.5	–	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Other Requirements	–	–	√	art portfolio or music audition
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	3	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into The College of New Jersey?

The College of New Jersey has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 54% submitted a class rank. At The College of New Jersey 33% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 67% were in the top 25% and 94% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At The College of New Jersey, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to The College of New Jersey directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

The College of New Jersey is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 46% of The College of New Jersey's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 4% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for The College of New Jersey?

To be competitive with other The College of New Jersey applicants, you should strive to score between 1160 and 1330 (or higher!) on the SAT. At The College of New Jersey 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1330 and 25% of scored lower than 1160, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of The College of New Jersey students scored 680 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of The College of New Jersey students scored 670 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

To be most competitive at The College of New Jersey, you should strive to earn between 24 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for The College of New Jersey's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for The College of New Jersey students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

More Information on Transferring to The College of New Jersey

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to The College of New Jersey.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is February 15. Applicants should hear back by April 1.

Transfer students can enroll in The College of New Jersey during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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The College of New Jersey Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to The College of New Jersey?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to The College of New Jersey.

Does The College of New Jersey accept transfer credits?

✅ The College of New Jersey accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. The College of New Jersey accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does The College of New Jersey accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ The College of New Jersey accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to The College of New Jersey?

❌ No, The College of New Jersey is test optional, so you can choose whether or not to include your ACT or SAT scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is The College of New Jersey's acceptance rate?

✅ The College of New Jersey has an acceptance rate of 64%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at The College of New Jersey?

✅ The College of New Jersey's early decision acceptance rate was 97% in 2021.

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