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The College of New Jersey

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Ewing, New Jersey 08628-7718

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

The College of New Jersey is a public institution in Ewing with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1247, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.8K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

85% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $73,323 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,458.

Established
1855
Motto
Essayez
Mascot
Roscoe the Lion
Type
Public university
Conference
Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III
62%Acceptance
1247SAT Avg
6,831Students
13:1Student:Faculty
85%Grad Rate
$73,323Earnings 10yr
$25,458Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The College of New Jersey Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1247

Reading & WritingMid: 625
570670
MathMid: 635
570670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2531

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

62.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1247

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$18,685
Tuition (out-of-state)$24,568
Room & Board$15,569
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$37,070
Average Net Price$25,458
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,814
$30–48K$14,506
$48–75K$20,638
$75–110K$28,825
$110K+$33,080

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,458

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

48

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (70)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,831
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
21%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 6%
Hispanic 18%
Asian 10%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate85.2%
Freshman Retention90.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$62,649
8 Years$68,792
10 Years$73,323

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$58,200
Men
$73,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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