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General Information About The College of New Jersey Mission The College of New Jersey, founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, is primarily an undergraduate and residential college with targeted graduate programs. TCNJ's exceptional students, teacher-scholars, staff, alumni, and board members constitute a diverse community of learners, dedicated to free inquiry and open exchange, to excellence in teaching, creativity, scholarship, and citizenship, and to the transformative power of education in a highly competitive institution. The College prepares students to excel in their chosen fields and to create, preserve and transmit knowledge, arts and wisdom. Proud of its public service mandate to educate leaders of New Jersey and the nation, The College will be a national exemplar in the education of those who seek to sustain and advance the communities in which they live.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army, Air Force)
- Teacher certification
- Study abroad
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Master's degree
- Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting - City: Small
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 9,283 Percent Admitted 46% Men Admitted 48% Women Admitted 45% Full Time Retention Rate 95% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 560 660 Math 590 690 Writing 570 670
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $12,722 Room & Board Charge $9,996 Books & Supplies Cost $1,000 Dorm Capacity 4,013 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $2,674,000 Other Federal Grants $309,000 Scholarships & Fellowships $23,730,000 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $17,877,000 Average Grant Dollars Issued $4,551,500 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $11,865,000 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 7,999 Native American 7 Asian 470 African American 532 Hispanic 648 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 6,295 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 207
