The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) has created a culture of constant questioning. In small classes, students and faculty members collaborate in a rewarding process. They seek to understand fundamental principles, apply key concepts, reveal new problems and pursue lines of inquiry to gain a fluency of thought in their disciplines. This transformative process is at the core of the educational experience at The College.
In order to enhance student development and empowerment, TCNJ's curriculum is built around five key experiences which permeate every major across seven academic schools. Small classes prioritizing discussion and inquiry create a Personalized, Rigorous, and Collaborative Learning Environment where students and faculty work side by side in developing skills and applying concepts. Undergraduate Research, Mentored Internships, and Field Experiences give TCNJ students opportunities to get out of the classroom, develop their professional skill sets, and discover exciting career paths and academic endeavors. Passion for civic responsibility and a commitment to Community-Engaged Learning ensures that TCNJ graduates enter the professional world as top-notch scholars and citizens. Opportunities for Global Engagement found on campus and facilitated through internationally recognized study-abroad programs allow students to expand their internal scope and frame their academic goals and achievements in a truly global context. Finally, academic and extracurricular programs designed to foster Leadership Development help students build confidence and decision-making skills that they will need to solve the problems of tomorrow and build a brighter future.
TCNJ admits a diverse class each year full of ambitious students, eager to build on their educational foundations and dive into new topics. These students will ultimately find a home away from home on campus, and ninety-five percent of first-year students will return for their second year. The most successful admits are prepared to steer their own academic pursuits toward post-graduation goals of graduate school, professional training, or satisfying careers.
Prestigious graduate schools, including the University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown Law School, Maxwell School at Syracuse University, NYU Law School, and Harvard, Yale, and Northwestern Universities, routinely welcome TCNJ alumni into their ranks. TCNJ graduates boast a 64% acceptance rate into Medical School and an 88% acceptance rate into Law School.
Many top corporations recruit TCNJ graduates, providing avenues into rewarding jobs directly after graduation. Other barometers of student success include the 100 percent pass rate of education majors taking the state teacher preparation test and the 94 percent three-year pass rate for nursing students obtaining their license. The numerous learning opportunities at The College prepare students to prosper in any arena after the completion of their undergraduate career.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Grecia Montero
Executive Director Admissions and Enrollment Management
Executive Director Admissions and Enrollment Management
Address
Admissions - Trenton Hall
P.O. Box 7718
Ewing, NJ 08628
P.O. Box 7718
Ewing, NJ 08628
Phone
609-771-2131
Email
tcnjinfo@tcnj.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Library
New Science Complex
Arts and Multimedia Building
Student Center
Athletic Center
New Science Complex
Arts and Multimedia Building
Student Center
Athletic Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Local Shopping/Restaurants
Waterfront Park
New Hope, PA
Jersey Shore / Six Flags - Great Adventure
Downtown Princeton
Waterfront Park
New Hope, PA
Jersey Shore / Six Flags - Great Adventure
Downtown Princeton
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
At the begining of every tour
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact the academic department or athletics department to arrange a visit with faculty or coaches.
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
http://www.tcnjathletics.com
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Only offered to admitted students
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
AREA TRANSPORTATION CENTERS
Air:
Trenton Mercer Airport: 800/644-3562
Newark International Airport
Directions from Newark:
Take AirTrain airport shuttle/monorail to Newark International Airport Station. From the Station take NJ Transit to Trenton Train Station. Cost: $12.35-$12.65 one way.
Philadelphia International Airport
Directions from Philadelphia:
Take Septa Transit R1 train to 30th Street Station. From 30th Street take Septa Transit R7 train to Trenton Train Station. Cost: $9-10 one way.
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Directions from JFK:
Take Subway train "A" to New York Penn Station. From the Station take NJ Transit train to Trenton Train Station. Cost: $11.00-$12.00 one way.
Rail:
Trenton Station:
Amtrak: 800/872-7245
NJ Transit: 800/772-2222
Directions to TCNJ from Trenton:
From Trenton Train Station a taxi is $12.50 to the TCNJ Campus, and will take 10 minutes, or take NJ Transit Bus #601 to TCNJ which costs $1.10 and will take approximately 20 minutes.
Bus:
NJ Transit-Mercer: 800/772-2222
Driving Instructions to Campus
Directions to the Campus
From I-80
Take I-80 East to the U.S. 206/Route 183 exit. Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto US 206. Take the I-287 South ramp toward Somerville (I-78)/Princeton. Merge onto I-287 South. Take the US 202 South/US 206 South exit. See directions below from *Continue on US 202 South.
From the New York State Thruway
Take the New York State Thruway/I-87 South. Take the I-287 South/Route 17 South exit. Merge onto I-287 South. Take the US 202 South/US 206 South exit. *Continue on US 202 South. At the Flemington Circle, continue on US 202/31 South. Exit US 202/31 onto Route 31 South (Trenton). Follow Route 31 South until the entrance to the College (about 1.5 miles past the junction of I-95, left at the third traffic light).
From I-95 South (Delaware/Philadelphia International Airport)
Using I-95 North, continue into Pennsylvania, through Philadelphia. Continue on I-95 North into New Jersey. Take exit 4 (Route 31/Pennington Road). Bear to the right off the exit ramp, you will be traveling south on Route 31. At the third traffic light (about 1.5 miles), make a left into the College entrance.
From I-295 South (Camden/South Jersey)
Take I-295 North (becomes I-95 South) to exit 4. Turn left at the exit ramp onto Pennington Road/Route 31 South toward Ewing. At the fourth traffic light (about 1.5 miles), make a left into the College entrance.
From Route 78 (Easton, PA and the West)
Take Route 78 East into New Jersey. Continue to exit 17 (Route 31 South/Flemington and Trenton). Continue south on Route 31 into the Flemington Circle. Take Route 202/31 South. Exit at Route 31 South (Trenton). Follow Route 31 South until the entrance to the College (about 1.5 miles past the junction of I-95, left at the fourth traffic light).
From the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Pittsburgh, PA and Ohio)
Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike/I-276 East to the Philadelphia/US 1 exit. Keep left at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto US 1 North Lincoln Highway. Stay straight to go onto US 1 North. Take the I-95 North exit toward Trenton. Merge onto Delaware Expressway/I-95 North. Proceed into New Jersey. Take exit 4 (Route 31/Pennington Road). Bear to the right off the exit ramp, you will be traveling south on Route 31. At the fourth traffic light (about 1.5 miles), make a left into the College entrance.
From Long Island
Take the Verrazano Bridge to Staten Island. Stay on 278 West to Goethals Bridge. After crossing the bridge, take first exit for 95 South (NJ Turnpike). Follow directions from NJ Turnpike below.
From U.S. Route 1 (New Brunswick and North)
Using Route 1, travel south and take the I-95 South exit toward Philadelphia. Take exit 4 (Route 31/Pennington Road). Turn left at the exit ramp onto Pennington Road/Route 31 South toward Ewing. At the fourth traffic light (about 1.5 miles), make a left into the College entrance.
From the New Jersey Turnpike (Newark International Airport and North)
Using the New Jersey Turnpike, travel south to exit 7A, Trenton and Shore Points. Follow signs toward Trenton onto I-195 West. Follow signs marked 295 Princeton/Camden. Exit at “I-295 North/Route 1/95 South/Princeton.” Continue on I-295 (becomes I-95 South) to exit 4. Turn left at the exit ramp onto Pennington Road/Route 31 South toward Ewing. At the fourth traffic light (about 1.5 miles), make a left into the College entrance.
From the Atlantic City Expressway
Take the Atlantic City Expressway West (toward PA). The expressway ends at Route 42. Follow Route 42 North to I-295 North. Continue on I-295 North (becomes I-95 South) to exit 4. Turn left at the exit ramp onto Pennington Road/Route 31 South toward Ewing. At the fourth traffic light (about 1.5 miles), make a left into the College entrance.
From The College entrance
Make a right onto the main access loop around campus. The information booth is on the left in front of Paul Loser Hall.
Local Accommodations
Hotels
SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Ewing/PrincetonSouth (1.8 miles from campus)
I-95 Exit 4 (Rt 31/Pennington Road South)
GPS use 2250 Pennington Road & follow Charles Ewing Blvd
1000 Charles Ewing Boulevard
Ewing, NJ 08628
(609) 530-0900
www.ewingspringhill.com
Courtyard Marriott-Ewing Hopewell (2.5 miles from campus)
360 Scotch Road
Trenton, NJ 08628
Phone 609-716-9100
Fax 609-716-8745
www.courtyardprinceton.com
Element Ewing Hopewell (2.5 miles from campus)
1000 Sam Weinroth Road East
Ewing, New Jersey 08628
(609) 671-0050
www.elementhotels.com
Trenton Marriott at Lafayette Yard (4 miles from campus)
1 West Lafayette Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 421-4000
Inn at Glencairn Bed & Breakfast (5 miles from campus)
3301 Lawrenceville Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-1737
www.innatglencairn.com
Chauncey Conference Center (5 miles from campus)
Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08541
(609) 921-3600
(800) 422-6338
http://www.ahl-chauncey.com/
Comfort Inn (6 miles from campus)
R3270 U.S. Route 1 & Quaker Bridge Mall
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 896-3700
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-lawrenceville-new_jersey-NJ216
Red Roof Inn (6 miles from campus)
3203 US Route 1
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 896-3388
http://www.redroof.com/
Hyatt Place Princeton (8 Miles from campus)
3565 U.S. Route 1
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 720-0200
(800) 833-1516
http://princeton.place.hyatt.com/
Courtyard by Marriott (8.5 miles from campus)
3815 U.S. Route 1 and Mapleton Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-716-7662
(800) 222-1131
http://www.marriott.com/courtyard/travel.mi
Howard Johnson Inn (9 miles from campus)
Route 1 South
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 896-1100
http://www.hojo.com/HowardJohnson/control/home
Carnegie Center Princeton Hyatt (9 miles from campus)
102 Carnegie Center
US Route 1
Princeton, NJ 08542
(609) 987-1234
http://www.princeton.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
The admissions committee at TCNJ accepts a class of motivated, ambitious, and highly talented students. Most successful applicants have taken 16 college-preparatory units in high school, demonstrating mastery of the core academic areas of Science, Math, Language Arts, Social Sciences, and Foreign Languages. They also show impressive class ranks and SAT/ACT scores. Most students admitted fall within the top 20 percent of their graduating class. The committee also considers extracurricular involvement, individual pursuits, and community participation. Standardized test scores are not required for students applying into the Art or Music disciplines.
The College of New Jersey accepts applications via The Common Application and The Coalition Application. The application deadline for Spring enrollment is November 1. The Regular Decision application deadline for Fall enrollment is February 1. There is a $65 application fee. Candidates who apply only to The College of New Jersey under the Early Decision agreement may apply before November 1 and will be notified on or before December 1. Early Decision applicants unable to complete and submit their application prior to November 1 may also choose to apply before January 1 and receive notification on or before February 1. Students applying to the seven-year Accelerated Medical program must apply by November 1. For Fall enrollment, the College requires incoming students to pay an enrollment deposit of $600 no later than May 1.
For more information, students should contact:
The College of New Jersey
P.O. Box 7718
Ewing, New Jersey 08628-0718
United States
Phone: 609-771-2131
Website: https://tcnj.pages.tcnj.edu
Overview
Applicants: 11,668
Acceptance Rate: 62%
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
570 - 670
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
570 - 670
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1150 - 1240
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
25 - 31
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Regular — February 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Non-Academic
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteer Work
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
A Liberal Learning Curriculum ensures that all students are grounded in the values of civic responsibility, intellectual and scholarly growth, and that they receive a well-rounded education in the liberal arts.
TCNJ's innovative curriculum requires students to complete fewer courses, while adding depth to each course pursued. All courses contain significant out-of-class requirements that provide for student and faculty interaction. Small classes enable dialog between students and TCNJ's accomplished teaching faculty. All courses are led by active faculty; no courses are taught by graduate students or Teacher's Assistants. The College shapes its curricula and educational experiences around the concept of Personalized, Collaborative, and Rigorous Intellectual Development.
The required First-Year Seminar, the cornerstone of The College's Liberal Learning program, introduces students to the habits of mind and the methodologies of research; The seminar format of no more than 15 students reinforces the message that students are not passive recipients of knowledge but rather active contributors in their own learning. Liberal Learning requirements are grouped by diversity and community engagement goals that can be self-designed or designated as interdisciplinary concentrations.
Top students may enroll in TCNJ's Honors Program, designed to provide a core curriculum with additional challenges and opportunities for individualized work. Most honors classes take an interdisciplinary approach and encourage collaboration between faculty and students from multiple academic departments and disciplines. Independent study arrangements fall easily within the parameters of the Honors Program, as well.
In addition to full degree programs, students may also choose to complete a minor in most disciplines offered as majors or in other subject areas, such as Classical Studies, Comparative Literature, Religion, Public Administration, and Communication Disorders.
Specialized Programs
TCNJ offers a number of 5-year combined Master of Arts in Teaching degrees with dual certification in Elementary Education, and either Special Education, Urban Education, or Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Education. 5-year combined Master's programs are also offered in English and Public Health. Additionally, students may enroll in a 7-year BS/MD degree program with the New Jersey Medical School (Newark) or a 7-year BS/OD degree program with the State University of New York College of Optometry. The College offers a Medical Careers Advisory Committee for premed students and a Pre-Law Advisement Committee for students planning a career in law. 64 percent of TCNJ undergraduates seeking Admission into Medical School and 88 percent of TCNJ undergraduates seeking Admission into Law School are accepted into their top choice programs. Both of these figures significantly exceed national averages.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Accountancy
African-American Studies
Art History
Art Education
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Business Administration specializations in Finance, Interdisciplinary Business, Management, and Marketing
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Communication Studies
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Criminology
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
Engineering Science – specializations in Engineering Management, and Policy & Society
English
Health & Exercise Science
History
Interactive Multimedia
International Studies
Integrative-STEM Education (iSTEM Education)
Journalism and Professional Writing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Music
Nursing
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health
Self-Designed Major
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Technology Education / Pre-Engineering
Urban Education
Visual Arts – options available in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, and Lens-Based Art
Women's & Gender Studies
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
829
with Terminal Degree
398
502
Women
327
Men
161
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
75%
Graduate in 5 years
84%
Graduate in 6 years
86%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
Women's Studies.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology, General.
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Marketing.
-
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, General.
Journalism.
-
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Health Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Physics Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
Urban Education and Leadership.
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ENGINEERING.
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Science.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Nursing Science.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Public Health, General.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Criminology.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Intermedia/Multimedia.
Music, General.
Students Say
A strong liberal arts curriculum forms the core of an education at the beautiful College of New Jersey, where almost 7,000 undergraduates can choose from more than 50 programs spread across the college's seven schools. All courses take "a meticulous approach" to the subject at hand, and the small class sizes "foster close relationships between students and professors," contributing to the college's incredibly high retention rate. The programs here are well-respected and each major provides "a great foundation for people who may look for jobs right out of college." Professional development seminars are "typically packed," and "the competition for on-campus interviews for internships is incredible." TCNJ is a college where students can expect "academic rigor and opportunities to take part in multiple organizations, research, and to grow," but, ultimately, "the college is what a person can make of it."
The professors at TCNJ are "always welcoming and friendly" and "intend to help with any questions or problems a student has." They "put in the effort to help the student succeed," and "programs are very fleshed out and rigorous," as well as being "able to prepare us very well for our careers." Within majors like engineering, nursing, and the sciences, "there is little room to slack off," but all who go here find "a fair balance of academic life with socialness, athletics, or relaxing time." Students also "tend to engage fully in supplementary programs (i.e., lecture, awareness, volunteer, celebratory, or other campus events) often affiliated with their major."
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
James J. Florio
Former New Jersey Governor
Chris Smith
Congressman
Tom McCarthy
Philadelphia Phillies Broadcaster
Joe Ecker
member of the National Academy of the Sciences
Holly Black
Author of 'The Spiderwick Chronicles'
Andy Polansky
President of Weber Shandwick
Sheila Callaghan
Whiting Prize Winner
Academic Rating
82/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
75%
Graduate in 5 years
84%
Graduate in 6 years
86%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$73,400
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$122,400
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$75,700
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$130,900
Percent High Job Meaning
46%
Percent STEM
18%
Students Say
With its strong academic focus, The College of New Jersey produces “successful and prepared graduates.” Professors “often email students with internship…opportunities,” and students praise the plethora of internships available and the study abroad options, which help connect them to the global job market. The school’s Career Center puts on events such as the Fall Engineering and Computer Science Networking Event, the Fall Opportunities Fair, and Industry Networking Days. Its many employer-partnerships feed into a robust and organized recruitment program. Students can access available job opportunities via Handshake and apply for paid micro-internships to flesh out their experience. According to one Political Science major, students “think about their futures here at TCNJ, and they’re always wondering what the next step will be” when it comes to jobs or graduate school. According to PayScale.com, 50 percent of College of New Jersey graduates would describe their careers as helping to improve the world, with a median starting salary of $70,500.
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
In-state tuition and fees: $16,942
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $28,921
Room and board (all students): $13,964
Financial Aid
Over 50 percent of full-time undergraduates benefit from financial aid, whether from merit-based scholarships, work-study programs, loans, or government/institutional grants. All students seeking financial aid at the state or federal level must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form or renewal FAFSA to apply. The Title IV FAFSA Code for The College is 002642.
TCNJ also offers institutional need-based scholarships. Institutional need-based aid considerations are made based on information from the FAFSA.
Students may compete for the College's merit scholarships. These awards are offered to those applicants with top SAT/ACT scores and class rankings. Over the last six years, TCNJ has given scholarships totaling more than $30 million.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Oct 1
Notification Date
Jun 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$14,642
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,999
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,202
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
58%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$36,482
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$15,725
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$14,706
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$20,590
Required Fees
$3,980
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$5,992
Transportation for Commuters
$5,500
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
75/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Classroom learning at TCNJ is complemented by an extensive and acclaimed Leadership Development Program. Life outside the classroom is not something students do on the side. It is an extension of the learning experience. At every turn from the first year on, students blur the boundary between living and learning, closing the gap between "scholar" and "citizen."
More than 250 student organizations flourish at The College. Right off the bat, students are encouraged to discover their passion through the various clubs and activities offered. Anyone can find an intramural sports team, Greek organization, cultural club, or academic group to suit their interests. Many students build friendships as well as personal networks and optimize their leisure time participating in these groups. In addition, the College Union Board-administered by TCNJ students-organizes large-scale events including concerts, performances, and comedy shows.
The College's highly successful Division III athletic programs also provide an opportunity to socialize and cheer on fellow classmates. TCNJ fields ten sports for men and ten for women. With more than 40 national titles, The College holds the record for the highest number of championship and runner-up titles since Division III was implemented in 1979. For those looking for something a little less competitive, intramural and club sports, including flag football, volleyball, softball, floor hockey, and basketball, have thriving coed leagues of their own. Intramural and club teams play in state, regional, and national tournaments.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
7,073
Foreign Countries Represented
32
Demographics
10.23%
Asian
5.47%
Black
17.53%
Hispanic
60.08%
Caucasian
2.83%
Unknown
56% female
44% male
5% are out of state
98% are full time
2% are part time
Students Say
For the most part, the students here are "very driven to do their work and get good grades." Although students' opinions on how diverse the campus is vary, everyone "still gets along and accepts each other." Students at TCNJ create "a community of support that allow each other to grow academically and socially." There's "a real sense of school spirit and camaraderie" and inclusivity, and "we don't have a cliquey feeling or vibe." The college features "several organizations dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community" as well as organizations supporting "multiple different ethnic communities." While the school has multiple sports teams, the student body is "generally not interested in sports," and "all games, with the exception of Homecoming, are sparsely attended."
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Neoclassical Georgian Colonial architecture, meticulous landscaping and intentional design merge to meet the evolving needs of the TCNJ community. Students enjoy a campus with 289 acres of trees, lakes, and open spaces within the suburban setting of Ewing Township, New Jersey. Two out of three undergraduate students take part in the on-campus residence hall experience. The residence halls vary in configuration from the first-year towers to suites and townhouse arrangements for upper class students. The College ensures that on-campus housing is available to all students in their first two years, with out-of-state students guaranteed to receive housing for all four years of study.
Nearby cities, such as Princeton, Trenton, Philadelphia, and New York, allow for abundant entertainment, employment, and social options. Many courses incorporate field trips to New York City or Washington DC.
Adding an attractive downtown component to an already appealing campus, Campus Town offers students brand new residential opportunities, a pristine Barnes and Noble bookstore and cafe, and a comprehensive fitness center. Retail and dining establishments such as Panera Bread, Yummy Sushi, and Redberry Yogurt have been incorporated as well.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Learning, like everything else, is contextual. The surroundings in which students learn and the tools they use influence their experience. Not surprisingly, the College supports its educational aspirations with careful attention to the quality of its facilities. Since the year 2000, more than $250 million in ongoing and new facilities construction has ensured that TCNJ students continue to thrive in an environment that not only meets their academic, athletic, social and living needs, but extends their reach resulting in higher scholarship, better health and fitness, closer community, and greater comfort.
Recent additions to campus include Campus Town, a newly renovated student center, and a state-of-the-art STEM Complex.
Off-Campus Opportunities
TCNJ fosters global engagement with a robust offering of programs that build students' intercultural competence. For education abroad, TCNJ offers an extensive portfolio of short-term and long-term opportunities through study abroad partnerships, faculty-led programs, global student teaching, and internships. TCNJ welcomes global students and provides support services such as personalized language support and academic advising.
Mentored internships, both on and off campus, expose students to career options as they gain professional skills. With the College's location providing easy access to New York, Philadelphia, and other corporate centers, numerous internships are available either for pay or college credit.
Faculty mentors lend their advice and help students locate and procure appropriate opportunities including fellowships, research positions and internships. Students may also use resources at the Career Center to find positions in New York, Philadelphia, or with one of TCNJ's many corporate, government, or research partners located closer to campus.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
45%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
90/99
First-Year Students living on campus
86%
Campus Environment
Suburban
98/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
International Student
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Students Say
The TCNJ campus is "very beautiful and very unified," and students can walk everywhere (first-years aren't allowed to have cars). Students typically have Wednesdays off, during which time they schedule meetings with professors, attend a study group, or just relax. Students have plenty of activities to fill their day like "going to the gym, fishing, running, sleeping, watching a movie, ice cream party, [visiting] friends, [or] extra readings." Greek life is popular at TCNJ, and "there are always philanthropy events to go to." The College Union Board "does a lot of weekend and daily programming for students," including "Lions Latenight" which hosts weekly movies in the Student Center and "events for students to get free stuff." Though some facilities are in need at least of a face-lift, the "housing has improved in some on-campus residential buildings and more will be renovated in the upcoming several years." The suburban setting means that "many people do go home during the weekend." Campus is only about thirty minutes away from Philadelphia, meaning that those who do stick around on weekends are close to "malls, restaurants, and movie theaters, which are all easily accessible through the highway nearby." Dorm living is popular, and students "often have movie and game board nights in their own dorms/ apartments."
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Meghan Sooy Sellet
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
A psycho-educational or neuropsychological evaluation that provides a diagnosis of a specific learning disability must be submitted. A statement indicating the current (eleventh/twelfth grade) status and impact of the learning disability in an academic setting should be included. If another diagnosis is applicable (e.g., ADD/HD, mood disorder), it should be stated. The evaluation must be performed by a professional who is certified/licensed in the area of learning disabilities. The evaluator’s name, title, and professional credentials and affiliation should be provided.Documentation Required for ADHD
Quantitative and qualitative information that supports the diagnosis; Summary and interpretation of assessment instruments (formal assessment instruments and/or clinical interview); Information regarding the specific academic functions affected by and the severity of the disability (e.g., ability to sustain attention, distraction index); Recommendations for and compliance to prescriptive treatment, including medication; Recommendations for academic accommodations based on specific features/symptoms of disability; Investigation/evaluation of dual and/or confounding diagnosis (e.g., mood, behavioral, neurological, learning, personality disorders). Documentation must reflect the current (within the past year) array of symptoms/features and level of functioning; if the documentation does not, students may be required to submit up-dated information and/or documentation. Documentation should be from as close to senior year as possible. Neither a 504 plan nor an individualized educational plan (IEP) constitute sufficient documentation but may be submitted along with a medical or clinical evaluationSpecial Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
230
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
14
Number of Religious Organizations
6
19% join a fraternity
18% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Lions)
11 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Lions)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Princeton University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Rutgers University
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Princeton University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Rutgers University
Sustainability
87/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
No
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
71%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
No
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, Apple, Epson, HP
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
