Campus Vibe
Urban
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
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—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
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
7700.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
133Very High
Estimated from NJ state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
28 mi(49 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
53 mi(92 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
243 mi(421 min)