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THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY (TCNJ)

  • 2000 Pennington Road
  • Ewing, NJ 08628
  • OPEID College Code: 00264200
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  • General Phone: (609) 771-1855
  • President: R. Barbara Gitenstein
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 6,980
  • College Alias: TCNJ
  • College Mascot: Lions
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The College of New Jersey - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $70.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $70.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4,0205,2639,283
Number Granted Admission (%)1,910 (48%)2,357 (45%)4,267 (46%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)566 (30%)718 (30%)1,284 (30%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,24897%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading560660
SAT ® Math590690
SAT ® Writing570670
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving46%13%35%44%
Avg Amount Receiving$9,409$4,061$3,339$6,707
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.7%1.9%0.9%
Number in Default162112
Number in Repayment8971,0681,277
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$12,722$12,308$11,307
In-State Tuition and Fees$12,722$12,308$11,307
Out of State Tuition and Fees$21,408$20,415$18,530
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,996$9,612$9,242
Other Expenses$2,500$2,500$2,200
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$26,218$25,420$23,749
In-State$26,218$25,420$23,749
Out of State$34,904$33,527$30,972
Off Campus
In-District$13,722$13,308$12,307
In-State$13,722$13,308$12,307
Out of State$22,408$21,415$19,530
Off Campus with Family
In-District$13,722$13,308$12,307
In-State$13,722$13,308$12,307
Out of State$22,408$21,415$19,530
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-104-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-45-
Business Administration-208-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-19-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education-13-
Bilingual and Multilingual Education6--
Biology Teacher Education-7-
Chemistry Teacher Education-2-
Counseling and Guidance Services--50
Education Administration--88
Education, Teaching Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities6--
Educational and Instructional Media Design--7
Educational, Instructional and Curriculum Supervision24--
Elementary Education-8636
English and Language Arts Teacher Education-34-
History Teacher Education-15-
Kindergarten and Preschool Education1226-
Mathematics Teacher Education-17-
Physical Education-908
Physics Teacher Education-7-
Reading Teacher Education2-8
Secondary Education--45
Spanish Language Teacher Education-4-
Special Education Teaching62464
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels51--
Teacher and Professional Development, Other-1412
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor34-20
Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education-6-
 
Engineering
Biomedical and Medical Engineering-4-
Civil Engineering---
Computer Engineering-6-
Electrical Engineering-5-
Engineering Science-40-
Mechanical Engineering-24-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-7813
Speech-65-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Womens Studies-9-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature-8-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Marriage Counseling and Family Therapy10--
Nursing-62-
Nursing Science--10
Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling2--
 
History
History-36-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other---
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-27-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy-11-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-29-
Physics-9-
 
Psychology
Psychology-118-
 
Security and Protective Services
Law Enforcement Administration-57-
 
Social Sciences
Economics-9-
International Relations and Affairs-17-
Political Science-42-
Sociology-28-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History-3-
Commercial and Advertising Art-17-
Intermedia, Multimedia-23-
Music-32-
Art Studies-7-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 6,980
    • Undergraduate: 6,237 Graduate: 743
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,730 Female: 4,250
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,581 Female: 3,656
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 149 Female: 594
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 6,326 Part-Time: 654
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 6,080 Part-Time: 157
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 246 Part-Time: 497
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien711%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown91013%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18140.2%
Ages 18-192,33733%
Ages 20-212,89541%
Ages 22-2499114%
Ages 25-293084%
Ages 30-341302%
Ages 35-39761%
Ages 40-491442%
Ages 50-65841%
Age Over 6510.01%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,415994421
Faculty Status750348402
Tenured Faculty247247-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service750348402
Primarily Instruction750348402
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial4545-
Other Professionals2812765
Technical and/or Paraprofessional33932514
Clerical And Secretarial101947
Skilled Crafts6060-
Service and/or Maintenance1371352
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$86,364 (341)$89,603 (170)$83,145 (171)
Professor$109,694 (82)$110,427 (51)$108,488 (31)
Associate Professor$87,932 (118)$88,544 (61)$87,276 (57)
Assistant Professor$72,006 (134)$73,198 (56)$71,150 (78)
Instructor$61,516 (7)$50,199 (2)$66,043 (5)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$106,370 (7)$114,987 (5)$84,829 (2)
Professor$127,690 (3)$127,690 (3)- (-)
Associate Professor$91,120 (3)$103,703 (1)$84,829 (2)
Assistant Professor$88,163 (1)$88,163 (1)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$86,378 (348)$89,731 (175)$82,986 (173)
Professor$109,510 (85)$110,097 (54)$108,488 (31)
Associate Professor$87,600 (121)$88,485 (62)$86,670 (59)
Assistant Professor$72,007 (135)$73,180 (57)$71,150 (78)
Instructor$61,516 (7)$50,199 (2)$66,043 (5)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes526319207
Unduplicated Athletes491299192
Baseball3737-
Basketball281612
All Track Combined1417962
Field Hockey30-30
Football7272-
Lacrosse22-22
Soccer643331
Softball14-14
Swimming and Diving623626
Tennis201010
Wrestling3636-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$76,981$67,907
Assistant Coaches-$4,898$4,750
 
Coaches
All Coaches643529
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball752
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches541
All Track Combined844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Field Hockey3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Lacrosse4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball5-5
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches4-4
Swimming and Diving422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Tennis1046
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches835
Wrestling33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 95%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students86%
 
By Gender
Male83%
Female89%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian100%
Black69%
Asian74%
Hispanic76%
White90%
Unknown84%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less73%
5 Years84%
6 Years86%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-3
Drug Related63
Liquor Related4043
On Campus
Weapons Related-3
Drug Related176
Liquor Related6854
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-3
Burglary2314
On Campus
Forcible Rape-3
Robbery1-
Aggravated Assault21
Burglary3420
Vehicle Theft141
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