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Thomas Edison State College (TESC)
- 101 W State St
- Trenton, NJ 08608
- OPEID College Code: 02192200
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- General Phone: (609) 984-1100
- President: Dr. George A. Pruitt
- Website: www.tesc.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 16,423
- College Alias: TESC, ESC, Thomas Edison

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
None Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.tesc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $75.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: TESC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Number in Default | 30 | 18 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 810 | 837 | 434 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,397 | $4,178 | $3,877 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,247 | $5,927 | $5,497 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,606 | $1,560 | $1,513 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Other Expenses | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,003 | $5,738 | $5,390 |
| Out of State | $7,853 | $7,487 | $7,010 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $9,503 | $9,238 | $8,890 |
| Out of State | $11,353 | $10,987 | $10,510 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,503 | $6,238 | $5,890 |
| Out of State | $8,353 | $7,987 | $7,510 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 16,423 Undergraduate: 15,963 Graduate: 460
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10,208 Female: 6,215
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,974 Female: 5,989
- Graduate Gender Male: 234 Female: 226
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 0 Part-Time: 16,423
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 0 Part-Time: 15,963
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 0 Part-Time: 460
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 209 | 1% |
| American Indian | 169 | 1% |
| Black | 2,517 | 15% |
| Asian | 384 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1,196 | 7% |
| White | 9,717 | 59% |
| Unknown | 2,231 | 14% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.01% |
| Ages 18-19 | 21 | 0.1% |
| Ages 20-21 | 362 | 2% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,214 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,764 | 23% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,916 | 18% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2,960 | 18% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3,587 | 22% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,427 | 9% |
| Age Over 65 | 35 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 136 | 0.8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 241 | 238 | 3 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 67 | 67 | - |
| Other Professionals | 126 | 123 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 48 | 48 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 46 | 46 | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
