Admin v2 Preview — Sections marked with a yellow border use mock data until v2 scraping is complete.
v2 Admin
PublicUrban

Thomas Edison State University

TESU

Trenton, New Jersey 08608

Visit website

Campus Vibe

Mid-SizeUrbanPublic

Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Thomas Edison State University is a public institution in Trenton with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 6.7K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

graduates earn a median of $69,331 a decade after enrollment.

Established
1972
Motto
Eruditio perpetua vitae
Type
Public university

Campus Visits

114 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
Acceptance
SAT Avg
6,685Students
15:1Student:Faculty
Grad Rate
$69,331Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Thomas Edison State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,638
Tuition (out-of-state)$8,598
Books & Supplies$1,700
Median Debt at Graduation$12,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$133

Financial Intel

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

76.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$7,813

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

50

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (87)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,685
Gender Split
39% / 61%
Women / Men
First Generation
44%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 45%
Black 15%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$65,570
8 Years$68,218
10 Years$69,331

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,700
Men
$75,700

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)

Getting There

Visit Planning

Deadline Calendar

Thomas Edison State University Application Checklist

Decision Notifications

Thomas Edison State University — v2 Preview — TourStack