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The College of New Jersey

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world rank  1045

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Overview

Established in 1855, The College of New Jersey is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Ewing (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New Jersey. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a medium sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 170-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TCNJ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

The College of New Jersey's Control Typepublic

Entity

The College of New Jersey's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The College of New Jersey' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium sized

Selectivity

The College of New Jersey's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym TCNJ
Founded 1855
Motto
Colours TCNJ Blue and TCNJ Gold
Mascot Roscoe the Lion
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University Location

Address 2000 Pennington Road
Ewing
08628-7718 New Jersey
United States
The College of New Jersey's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
The College of New Jersey Phone Number (609) 771 1855
The College of New Jersey Fax Number (609) 637 5191
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of The College of New Jersey is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The College of New Jersey's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of The College of New Jersey categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at The College of New Jersey.



The College of New Jersey: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)
International
students
25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

The College of New Jersey's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


The College of New Jersey's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 60-69% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


The College of New Jersey's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


The College of New Jersey's Admission Office Admission Office

2000 Pennington Road
Ewing 08628
(609) 771 2131
800 624 0967

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

The College of New Jersey's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


The College of New Jersey's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


The College of New Jersey's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


The College of New Jersey's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


The College of New Jersey's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


The College of New Jersey's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


The College of New Jersey's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


The College of New Jersey is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


The College of New Jersey's Library University Library

Yes Visit The College of New Jersey's Library
The College of New Jersey's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 510,550 physical volumes, 50,116 physical media, 130,023 digital/electronic media and 128 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 49 full-time employees, including 17 librarians. The College of New Jersey's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


The College of New Jersey's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the College of New Jersey provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,218 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


The College of New Jersey's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


The College of New Jersey's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


The College of New Jersey's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


The College of New Jersey's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


The College of New Jersey's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

The College of New Jersey's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


The College of New Jersey's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


The College of New Jersey's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The College of New Jersey is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1939


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The College of New Jersey's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The College of New Jersey's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the The College of New Jersey 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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