The College of New Jersey
TCNJ
Ewing, New Jersey 08628-7718
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1247
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
53.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-0.8%/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
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 (70)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
90%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •Beginning in 1925, the institution offered its first four-year baccalaureate degrees, and engaged in a transitional program of expansion.
- •In 1928, a suburban tract of 210 acres (85 ha) was purchased in nearby Ewing Township and preparations were underway to relocate the college.
- •The first building erected on the new campus was Green Hall, built in traditional Georgian colonial style.
- •In 1996, in a move spearheaded by its president, Harold Eickhoff, The College of New Jersey adopted its current name.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
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