The College of New Jersey

2000 Pennington Road, Trenton, NJ 08628

http://www.tcnj.edu/

School Description

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The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 “Most Competitive” schools in the nation by Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was also awarded, in 2006, a Phi Beta Kappa chapter-an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally.

The College of New Jersey encourages students to expand their talents and skills through more than 150 organizations that are open to students. These groups range from performing ensembles and professional and honor societies to student publications, Greek organizations, as well as intramural and club sports. The College also offers numerous leadership opportunities through the Student Finance Board, Student Government Association, and Residence Hall Government to name a few.

Known for its natural beauty, the College’s campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township (map). The College has 39 major buildings, including a state-of-the-art library; 14 residence halls that accommodate 3,600 students; an award-winning student center; more than 20 academic computer laboratories; a full range of laboratories for nursing, microscopy, science, and technology; a music building with a 300-seat concert hall; and a collegiate recreation and athletic facilities complex. TCNJ has a full-time undergraduate enrollment of approximately 5,900 students (95 percent from New Jersey).

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The College of New Jersey

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For dates before 1896, see Princeton University

The College of New Jersey, abbreviated TCNJ, formerly Trenton State College, is a public, coeducational university located in Ewing Township, New Jersey, a northern suburb of Trenton.

Established in 1855 by an act of the New Jersey Legislature, the institution was the first normal school in the state of New Jersey and the fifth in the United States. Originally located in Trenton proper, the college was moved to its present location during the early to mid-1930s. Since its inception, TCNJ has undergone several name changes, the most recent being the controversial 1996 change to its current name, from Trenton State College.

US News and World Reports ranks The College of New Jersey as the top master's degree level public university in the Northern United States, while Barron's Educational Series Profiles of American Colleges lists the college among its 75 "Most Competitive" institutions. The college is also notable for its quality of life; it currently ranks 7th in The Princeton Review's "Happiest Students" list, and features a first-year retention rate of 95%.

TCNJ is organized into seven schools, all of which offer four-year bachelor's degree programs, and several of which offer master's degree programs. A great deal of emphasis is placed on liberal arts education via the college's general education requirements.

History

The College of New Jersey was established on February 9, 1855 by an act of the New Jersey Legislature mandating the creation of a state normal school, making the New Jersey State Normal School the first teacher training institution in New Jersey and the ninth in the United States. Prior to this, then-Governor Rodman McCamley Price had actively promoted the notion of founding a training institute for New Jersey's teachers, and helped to mobilize support among influential state leaders:

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Lions
Nickname:
TCNJ

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
5,938
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 15,120
Students Receiving Aid:
79%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Degree Programs at The College of New Jersey

Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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      • English Language and Literature
        A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
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      • Speech and Rhetorical Studies
        A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and types of public speech, the social role of speech, oral interpretation of literature, interpersonal interactions, and the relation of speech to nonverbal and other forms of message exchanges.
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      • Spanish Language and Literature
        A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.
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    • History See more schools with programs in History
      • History
        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
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      • General Music
        A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.
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    • Philosophy See more schools with programs in Philosophy
      • General Philosophy
        A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines.
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    • Visual Arts See more schools with programs in Visual Arts
      • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
        Students of Art History study of the historical development of art as a social and intellectual phenomenon. Art History programs include the analysis of works of art, and art conservation, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of art, and the study of specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes.
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      • Art/Art Studies
        Art and Art Studies is a general, introductory program that focuses on the study and appreciation of the visual arts. Students of these two or four year programs receive instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.
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  • Business

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    • Accounting & Related Services See more schools with programs in Accounting & Related Services
      • Accounting
        An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
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    • General Business See more schools with programs in General Business
      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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  • Communication & Media

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    • Commercial & Advertising Art
      A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. Includes instruction in concept design, layout, paste-up, and techniques such as engraving, etching, silkscreen, lithography, offset, drawing and cartooning, painting, collage, and computer graphics.
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    • Graphics & Multimedia See more schools with programs in Graphics & Multimedia
      • Intermedia/Multimedia
        A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions in either two or three dimensions, through simultaneous use of a variety of materials and media.
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  • Education

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      • Special Education and Teaching
        A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.
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    • Teacher Training See more schools with programs in Teacher Training
      • Art Teacher Education
        Art Teach Education programs prepare individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.
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      • Biology Teacher Education
        This program empowers individuals to share their passion for biology by enabling them to teach biology programs at various educational levels.
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      • Chemistry Teacher Education
        Learn to teach the intricacies of chemistry at various educational levels.
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      • Elementary Education and Teaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
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      • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.
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      • History Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach history programs at various educational levels.
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      • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in formal settings prior to beginning regular elementary school, usually ranging in age from three to six years (or grade one), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.
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      • Mathematics Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.
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      • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.
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      • Physics Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach physics programs at various educational levels.
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      • Spanish Language Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach Spanish language programs at various educational levels.
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      • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
      • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach technology education/industrial arts programs at various educational levels.
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  • Engineering

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    • Electrical, Electronics and Communi­cations Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.
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    • Engineering Science
      A program with a general focuses on the general application of various combinations of mathematical and scientific principles to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems, including applied research in human behavior, statistics, biology, chemistry, the earth and planetary sciences, atmospherics and meteorology, and computer applications.
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    • General Computer Engineering
      A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks.
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    • Mechanical Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.
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  • Health & Medical Services

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      • Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
        A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.
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  • Life Science

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      • Biology/Biological Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Mathematics
      A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
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  • Natural Sciences

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      • General Chemistry
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.
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    • Physics See more schools with programs in Physics
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        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods.
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  • Security and Protective Service Careers

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    • Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
      A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services.
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  • Social Sciences

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    • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies See more schools with programs in Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
      • Women’s Studies
        A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focus on literature, philosophy, and the arts as much as on social studies and policy.
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    • Economics See more schools with programs in Economics
      • General Economics
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.
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    • International Relations and Affairs See more schools with programs in International Relations and Affairs
      • General Political Science and Government
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes.
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      • International Relations and Affairs
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy.
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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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    • Sociology See more schools with programs in Sociology
      • Sociology
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
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  • Technology

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      • Computer and Information Sciences
        A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
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Master's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • English Language and Literature See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
      • English Language and Literature
        A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
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  • Education

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      • Educational Leadership and Administration
        A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors.
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    • General Education See more schools with programs in General Education
      • Educational/Instructional Media Design
        A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of creating instructional products and related educational resources in various formats or combinations such as film, video, recording, text, art, CD-ROM, computer software, virtual reality technology, and three-dimensional objects, and that prepares individuals to function as instructional media designers. Includes instruction in the techniques specific to creating in various media; the behavioral principles applicable to using various media in learning and teaching; the design, testing and production of instructional materials; and the management of educational/instructional media facilities and programs.
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      • International and Comparative Education
        A program that focuses on the educational phenomena, practices and institutions within different societies and states in comparative perspective, and the study of international educational issues. Includes instruction in comparative research methods, country- or area-specific studies, crossnational studies of learning and teaching styles, international educational policy and development, and analyses of educational migration patterns and experiences.
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    • Special Needs Education See more schools with programs in Special Needs Education
      • Special Education and Teaching
        A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.
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      • Elementary Education and Teaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
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      • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.
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      • Reading Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.
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      • Secondary Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter.
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      • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
      • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
        A program that focuses on the principles and practice of teaching English to students who are not proficient in English or who do not speak, read or write English, and that may prepare individuals to function as teachers and administrators in such programs.
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  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services See more schools with programs in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
      • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
        A program that prepares individuals to evaluate the speaking, language interpretation, and related physiological and cognitive capabilities of children and/or adults and develop treatment and rehabilitative solutions in consultation with clinicians and educators. Includes instruction in the anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing; biomechanics of swallowing and vocal articulation; communications disorders; psychology of auditory function and cognitive communication; language assessment and diagnostic techniques; and rehabilitative and management therapies.
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    • Mental & Social Health Services See more schools with programs in Mental & Social Health Services
      • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
        A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizing of guidance services within elementary, middle and secondary educational institutions. Includes instruction in legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 56%
Men 44%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 77%
Other 7%
Hispanic 6%
African-American 6%
Asian 4%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 95%
Out-of-State 5%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New Jersey 95%
Pennsylvania 2%
New York 1%
California 0%
Connecticut 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 58%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (New Jersey Athletic Conference)
Basketball (New Jersey Athletic Conference)
Baseball (New Jersey Athletic Conference)
Track (New Jersey Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 9,857 $ 15,120  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 7,051 $ 12,314  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 2,806 $ 2,806  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,137 13%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,733 53%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 3,744 51%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,146 48%  
Any Aid:
  79%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 45% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 98%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 570, Math: 600
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 670, Math: 700

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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Question: I'm so confused! What school should I go to: Rutgers or the Honors Program at The College of New Jersey?

I already made my deposit into Rutgers University, but I just found out today that I was accepted into the Honors Program at TCNJ and I am having second thoughts. I did not get into Rutgers Honors. Should I make a deposit into TCNJ Honors? Which school is more nationally recognized for strong academics? HELP!!! I need to stop going back and forth and make a decision! By the way, I'm planning on being a business major. Also, I feel that I would be more comfortable in TCNJ's smaller environment. I'm kind of scared to be living on and studying in Rutger's HUGE campus.
33 months ago

Best Answer

I would go with Rutgers. TCNJ is nopt well known outside of NJ. It used to be Trenton State College, but changed its name to sound nicer. Rutgers has more programs accademically, which means you can try a lot of things out while you are there. Also, you can get into the Rutgers honors program if you get a 3.5 GPA after one year. Rutgers is known nationally. It has a great football team and womens basketball. If you went to california, theyd know Rutgers. The only reason to go to TCNJ over Rutgers is if you want a smaller environment. The class sizes a a little smaller, and the administration cares a little more. But if you want recognition, which it seems like you do, its better to be academically successful in an ocean at Rutgers than to be the big fish in the small pond of TCNJ. Even so, Rutgers is broken up into smaller divisions, so you always see your friends around campus. It FEELS like a small college at Rutgers even though you know there are thousands of students. Finally, out of experience, I have a friend who graduated TCNJ last year, with a degree in marketing, and is working at Borders as a cashier. I have a friend who graduated Rutgers last year, with accounting, who had a job offer the end of her Junior year. Go to Rutgers. Do well there. Get into the honors program your sophmore year if it means that much to you. (Your resume and transcript will have honors program on it even if you didn't join until senior year) Good luck, and e-mail me with any other questions.

Question: Which school has more prestige for academics: Rutgers U- New Brunswick, The College of New Jersey or Lehigh U?

The reason why I'm asking is because TCNJ's online College Board Profile has a lower acceptance rate, higher standardized testing scores, and higher overall GPA than Rutgers New Brunswick does. I got accepted into both...I'm trying to make a final decision. Do you have anymore advice for me (I'm going to major in business)? Also, I got waitlisted for Lehigh University's Business School. What are my chances in getting accepted into Lehigh because that is my top choice school. Thanks in advance!
33 months ago

Best Answer

Lehigh is the better school. If you get in -- go there. It is hard to compare the College of NJ with Rutgers -- because they are different kinds of schools. TCNJ is a good regional school while Rutgers is a major research institution with lots of PhD programs. For business, I would choose Rutgers over TCNJ. As for Lehigh -- this is a tough year for getting into colleges. The top schools turned down many more students than usual. This means that the schools that are just below the very top schools (like Lehigh) have a better crop of student to choose from. You should let them know that you would love to go there and hope for the best. Good luck.

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According to the Fiske Guide to Colleges: Rutgers gets 4 "stars" (out of 5) for academics, and 3 each for qualify of life and social life. It has 38,000 undergraduates enrolled. SAT Ranges are Verbal 530-630 and Math 550-660 (middle 50%). 68% of applicants are accepted. Strongest programs are Accounting, History, Pharmacy, Biological Sciences, Political Science, Psychology, Engineering and Chemistry. Overlap schools are TCNJ, Montclair State, NYU, Penn State, Rowan University. TCNJ gets a similar 4, 3 and 3 "stars." Almost 6000 undergraduates are enrolled...so obviously MUCH smaller than Rutgers. SAT Ranges are Verbal 560-650 and Math 580-680, slightly higher than Rutgers. 51% of applicants are accepted. Strongest programs are Biology, Chemistry, History, Elementary Education, Music, Psychology, Business and Computer Science. Overlap schools are Rutgers, Villanova, University of Delaware. You may want to look at this book at your local or school library. Thorough write-ups about the schools will provide more insight re: the environment, academics, etc. And, of course, you should visit the schools and see if one "pops" as a better fit for you. TCNJ is a bit more selective, with higher mid-50% SATs, and much smaller. But we can't tell which one is better for you, really... whether you want a big school or small school, which area of studies interest you... these factors among others will help steer our decision. Good luck.

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