The College of New
Jersey
By Greg Pietrantonio
Location
• TCNJ is located in suburban Ewing, New
Jersey
• It is about 62 miles from New York City
• And about 36 miles from Philadelphia
Campus
• Georgian Colonial style buildings
• 289 acres, all landscaped
Students
• 13:1 student to
faculty ratio
• 5,600 undergraduate
students
• 95% Freshman-toSophomore
Retention
• 900 graduate
• 51% Female
49% Male
Admission
• Freshman Application Deadlines:
Nov. 15th = early decision
Feb. 15th = regular admission
• 6,300 students applied and 1,200 were
accepted
• Essay is required, list of high school
activities, and a $60 processing fee
• No interview required
Admission (Continued)
• SAT middle range: 1220 – 1380
• Average SAT score: 1300
• 95% of accepted freshman were in the top
fifth of their class
• Cost of Tuition:
– In state= $10,776
– Out of state= $17,322
– Room & Board= $8,843
Student Life
• 90% of classes have less than 30
students
• 150 student organizations and clubs
– Performing groups
– Honors societies
– Student publications
– Student government
• Ave. Class Size: 20
Sports
• Division III Sports:
– Baseball
– Basketball
– Cross country
– Field Hockey
– Softball
– Tennis
– Football
– Many Others…
Housing
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95% of Freshman live on campus
Two years of housing are required
14 residence halls
Prices of meal plans:
– Room and Meal Plan A: $4,656.50
– Room and Meal Plan B: $4,421.50
– Room and Meal Plan C: $4,168.50
Car On Campus
• All students are allowed to have a car
on campus
• Permits are required for students living
off campus
– Cost: $25/week
• Permits are not necessary for OnCampus students
Majors
• Some Popular Majors Include:
–Economics
–Anthropology
–Accountancy
–Biology Physics
–Elementary Education
Scholarships
• Merit Scholarships
– Only given to Freshman applicants
– Urged to apply by January 15th
Cost Of Books And Supplies
$736
Job Recruitment
• Apply for Jobs through the School’s
website
• Students look for Jobs
• Employers look for workers