The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ

According to its mission statement, "The College of New Jersey, a nationally recognized public institution founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, is a primarily undergraduate and residential college, with targeted graduate programs. Grounded in the liberal arts, TCNJ’s personalized, collaborative, and rigorous education engages students at the highest level within and beyond the classroom. TCNJ believes in the transformative power of education to develop critical thinkers, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners and leaders. The College empowers its diverse students, staff, and faculty to sustain and enhance their communities both locally and globally." [Source]

Website: http://www.tcnj.edu/

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6,959
Undergraduate
Enrollment

76%
4-Year
Graduation Rate

$17,287
In-State Tuition & Fees
(annually)

$29,594
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
(annually)

13:1
Student to Faculty Ratio

1.3%
Student Loan Default Rate

General Education Requirements

Composition

YES

Literature

Foreign Language

U.S. Government/History

Economics

Mathematics

Science

YES

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Curriculum last evaluated: 7/20/2022

2021-22 enrollment and tuition data, and four-year graduation rates for first-time, full-time freshmen who enrolled in Fall 2012, are derived from the National Center for Education Statistics’ College Navigator.