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The College of New Jersey

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Ewing, New Jersey 08628-7718

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Suburban

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
Division
Division III

Plan Your Visit

62%Acceptance
1247SAT Avg
6,831Students
13:1Student:Faculty
85%Grad Rate
$73,323Earnings 10yr
$25,458Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1247

Reading & WritingMid: 625
570670
MathMid: 635
570670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2531

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

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

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)

11

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

4

Motor Vehicle Theft

5

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

14

Drug Arrests

10

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%

Positive

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
10 Years$73,323

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

Cost of Living

127Very High

Estimated from NJ state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
30 mi(52 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
51 mi(88 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
241 mi(418 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

TTN Trenton-Mercer2 mi
PHL Philadelphia PHL37 mi
EWR Newark Liberty43 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA241 mi · ~6h 58m drive
New York, NY51 mi · ~1h 28m drive
Hartford, CT151 mi · ~4h 22m drive
Providence, RI206 mi · ~5h 57m drive
Albany, NY173 mi · ~5h drive
Syracuse, NY205 mi · ~5h 55m drive
Rochester, NY247 mi · ~7h 8m drive
Buffalo, NY279 mi · ~8h 4m drive
Philadelphia, PA30 mi · ~52 min drive
Pittsburgh, PA275 mi · ~7h 57m drive
Harrisburg, PA111 mi · ~3h 12m drive
Newark, NJ45 mi · ~1h 18m drive
Trenton, NJ4 mi · ~7 min drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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