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Georgian Court University

Lakewood, New Jersey 08701-2697

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Health sciencesTight-knitUrban

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Georgian Court University is a private institution in Lakewood with particular strength in health sciences and psychology.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,096 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,218.

Established

1908

Motto

Belong. Believe. Become.

Mascot

Roary the Lion

Type

Private university

Conference

NCAA Division II

Division

Division II

Plan Your Visit

71%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

1,174Students

10:1Student:Faculty

55%Grad Rate

$53,096Earnings 10yr

$20,218Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,110

Room & Board$12,910

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$49,198

Average Net Price$20,218

Median Debt at Graduation$21,816

Monthly Payment (10yr)$231

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,879

$30–48K$12,381

$48–75K$19,676

$75–110K$23,883

$110K+$25,703

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,984

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (56)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,174

Gender Split

72% / 28%

Women / Men

First Generation

42%

Pell Grant Recipients

30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%

Black 10%

Hispanic 16%

Asian 1%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.1%

Freshman Retention76.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,627

10 Years$53,096

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#95

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vs 2024

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

•History Location The main campus was built in 1899 on the former summer estate of the millionaire George Jay Gould, son of the railroad tycoon Jay Gould.
•School The Sisters of Mercy founded Mount Saint Mary College as a liberal arts school for women in 1908, in North Plainfield, New Jersey.
•In 1924, the sisters purchased the Georgian Court estate and moved the college there, renaming it Georgian Court College.
•The full transition to a coeducational institution, admitting both women and men into all academic programs, became complete at the outset of the Fall 2013 semester.

Source: Wikipedia