College of New Jersey: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1458 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 396 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 355 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 9 of 1 | In Ewing Township |
| # 282 of 100 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
62%
Enrollment
9,942
Average SAT
1,240
Average ACT
29
Aid receiving
81%
Undergraduates
7,435
Graduates
706
Male:Female Ratio
42:58
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Post-master's certificate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
College of New Jersey has an acceptance rate of 62% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 62% | 62% |
| Applicants | 12,766 | 5,684 | 7,082 |
| Admissions | 7,952 | 3,375 | 4,577 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,560 | 675 | 885 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 57% |
|---|---|
| â– Asian | 10% |
| â– Hispanic | 17% |
| â– Black or African American | 6% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 6% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at College of New Jersey.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
College of New Jersey majors
College of New Jersey has granted 1,589 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs, and 323 master's across 15 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at College of New Jersey.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 256 | 13 |
| Psychology, General | 122 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 58 | 64 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 114 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 85 | 16 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 69 | 16 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 66 | 5 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 65 | - |
| Communication, General | 62 | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | 59 |
| Public Health, General | 38 | 21 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 57 |
| Mathematics, General | 54 | - |
| Accounting | 53 | - |
| History, General | 51 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 41 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 39 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 36 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | 35 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 31 | - |
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 31 | - |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 31 | - |
| Civil Engineering, General | 26 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 24 | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | - | 23 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 22 | - |
| Economics, General | 21 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 16 |
| Journalism | 15 | - |
| Physics, General | 15 | - |
| Sociology, General | 15 | - |
| Urban Education and Leadership | - | 15 |
| Music, General | 14 | - |
| Computer Engineering, General | 13 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 12 | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | 12 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | 11 | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | - | 11 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 8 | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 | - |
| Engineering Science | 6 | - |
| Women's Studies | 6 | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 5 | - |
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 5 | - |
| Anthropology, General | 4 | - |
| Philosophy | 3 | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 3 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 | - |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | - | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | - |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | - | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 1,589 | 323 |
Publications & Citations
College of New Jersey has published 8,841 scientific papers with 187,063 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
5,694
/ 122,922
|
|---|---|
| Computer Science |
3,656
/ 87,050
|
| Medicine |
3,616
/ 105,090
|
| Biology |
3,543
/ 100,248
|
| Political Science |
3,541
/ 77,042
|
| Law |
3,332
/ 74,669
|
| Psychology |
3,299
/ 97,605
|
| Sociology |
2,995
/ 58,299
|
| Environmental Science |
2,898
/ 67,146
|
| Engineering |
2,881
/ 63,193
|
| Philosophy |
2,799
/ 71,536
|
| Physics |
2,682
/ 62,811
|
| Chemistry |
2,186
/ 55,834
|
| Mathematics |
1,983
/ 47,395
|
| Business |
1,886
/ 40,503
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
1,725
/ 37,873
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,703
/ 36,061
|
| History |
1,639
/ 21,288
|
| Economics |
1,530
/ 25,263
|
| Art & Design |
1,387
/ 22,515
|
| Genetics |
1,323
/ 39,453
|
| Social Psychology |
1,302
/ 50,490
|
| Geology |
1,296
/ 29,588
|
| Biochemistry |
1,289
/ 39,837
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
1,274
/ 32,828
|
| Linguistics |
1,274
/ 31,442
|
| Psychiatry |
1,166
/ 39,385
|
| Archaeology |
1,155
/ 17,914
|
| Ecology |
1,074
/ 29,147
|
| Statistics |
1,073
/ 35,580
|
| Pathology |
991
/ 33,784
|
| Paleontology |
939
/ 24,467
|
| Development Studies |
920
/ 15,399
|
| Education |
912
/ 12,735
|
| Management |
874
/ 19,820
|
| Materials Science |
873
/ 16,922
|
| Mathematics Education |
863
/ 11,693
|
| Neuroscience |
863
/ 31,201
|
| Organic chemistry |
857
/ 17,484
|
| Child Psychology |
769
/ 38,026
|
Annual publication & citation counts
27 Notable alumni
1. Oscar Fay Adams
1855-1919 (aged 64)
writer
biographer
Oscar Fay Adams was an American editor and author.
2. Emma B. Alrich
1845-1925 (aged 80)
teacher
writer
journalist
Emma B. Alrich was an American journalist, author, and educator. Born in New Jersey, she moved to Kansas after marriage. Alrich served as Filing Clerk of the Kansas Legislature, and was the only woman in her day to serve as superintendent of the city schools of Mitchell County, Kansas. She was a charter member of the National Woman's Relief Corps...
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3. Robert Stockton Green
1831-1895 (aged 64)
lawyer
judge
politician
Robert Stockton Green was an American Democratic Party politician, who was the 27th governor of New Jersey from 1887 to 1890. He also sat for one term in the United States House of Representatives from 1885 to 1887.
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4. Robyn E. Hannigan
1985-1988 (aged 3)
scientist
Robyn Ellen Hannigan is an American academic in the field of science, and an inventor and entrepreneur. She was the 19th president of Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pa., having previously served as the provost of Clarkson University.
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All 27 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
TCNJ
Founded
1855
Colors
tcnj blue, tcnj gold
Academic calendar
September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer and Winter Sessions
Total staff
1,237
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
2000 Pennington Road Ewing, New Jersey, 08628-7718 United States
City Population
37,000
Phone
6097711855
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