College of New Jersey (TCNJ)

• Location: Ewing, New Jersey,
• Profile: primarily undergraduate and residential,
• Programs: more than 50 degree programs across eight schools,
• Faculty: more than 360 full-time faculty and librarians.

It is a medium-sized college, with about 8000 students successfully completing the course each year. The teaching staff of the university is about 1400 teachers of the highest category. While studying at the university, students and teachers can participate in international exchange programs.

TCNJ students typically take four 4-credit courses per semester. Beginning in their first year, they can participate in mentored research, community-based projects, labs, and collaborative assignments. Faculty members guide course selection, offer real-world industry perspectives, and provide access to research opportunities, internships, and career connections.

Pathway participants begin in the fall on a non-matriculated basis and take no more than three courses. After successfully completing the fall semester, they fully matriculate into their intended major in the spring. Professional advisors and Pathway peer mentors support them through one-on-one meetings and a weekly orientation seminar focused on setting academic goals and adjusting to college life.

• Eight academic schools offer more than 50 degree programs,
• The graduate catalog includes 52 programs that can be filtered by area of study, degree type, and format,
• Individual study options include the Accelerated Second-Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Paraprofessional to Teacher Bachelor of Science in Education, and Teacher Certification – Career and Technical Education (CTE).

• TCNJ ranked No. 1 in New Jersey and No. 9 in the United States for high-paying accounting jobs among public universities,
• In the corresponding marketing ranking, TCNJ placed No. 1 in New Jersey and No. 16 in the United States,
• In the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking, the college placed in the top 20% of institutions and ranked No. 1 among public colleges and universities in New Jersey,
• U.S. News & World Report ranked TCNJ No. 1 among public colleges in the Regional Universities North category for 37 consecutive years,
• Every 2025 graduate who took the NCLEX nursing licensure exam for the first time passed it.

Members of TCNJ's Class of 2024 continued their education at the following institutions:

• Boston College,
• Carnegie Mellon University,
• Columbia University,
• Dartmouth College,
• Harvard Law School,
• Johns Hopkins University,
• New York University,
• Princeton University,
• Rutgers University,
• The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine,
• Yale University.

TCNJ is a primarily undergraduate, residential college where students live on campus.

The housing and food cost estimate is based on 19 meals per week and a Tier 2 double room. The final amount depends on the selected housing and meal plan.

• More than 230 student groups,
• More than 30 Greek organizations,
• 50 cultural and identity-based student organizations.

TCNJ has a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Chapters of this academic honor society have been awarded to only 10% of U.S. colleges and universities and four institutions in New Jersey.

TCNJ's athletic facilities include indoor and outdoor venues for football, soccer, softball, tennis, baseball, and track and field.

Before applying, prospective students can attend a visit that includes a brief Admissions presentation, a campus tour led by a Student Ambassador, and an opportunity to ask an Admissions Counselor questions. Lions Day introduces visitors to their areas of interest, the admissions process, and TCNJ's academic schools.

According to IPEDS data for 2024, TCNJ ranked No. 1 in New Jersey and No. 9 in the United States for its four-year graduation rate among traditional four-year public universities.

Employers of TCNJ's Class of 2024 included Amazon, AT&T, Boeing, Bristol Myers Squibb, Deloitte, EY LLP, Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Microsoft, NBCUniversal, Pfizer, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Verizon, and other organizations.

TCNJ accepts applications from first-year, transfer, international undergraduate, and graduate applicants, as well as those seeking re-entry or non-matriculated study.

All admitted first-year applicants receive equal consideration for scholarships and financial aid, whether they apply through Early Decision, Early Action, or general admission. Incoming students can view their personalized estimated financial award and College Financing Plan when available.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision