Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Thomas Edison State University is $6,638 for New Jersey residents and $8,598 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -9.96% for New Jersey residents and decreased by -10.03% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($8,833) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,484.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for TESU is $5,977 for New Jersey residents and $7,736 for out-of-state students which is a 10% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
It has been decreased by -9.96% for New Jersey residents and decreased by -10.03% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $5,670 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other New Jersey schools with tuition changes from last year at New Jersey colleges tuition change page.
TESU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,372 $9,556$5,670
2023-2024$6,638$8,598$5,670
Change % 2023-2024-9.96%-10.03%0.00%
2024-2025$5,977$7,736$5,670
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Thomas Edison State University - COA
Thomas Edison State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Thomas Edison State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is -$1 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $12,150 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,763) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,696.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at TESU is $0 for New Jersey residents and $12,150 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
TESU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,150 $12,150$5,670
2023-2024-$1$12,150$5,670
Change % 2023-2024-100.01%-
2024-2025-$12,150$5,670
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Thomas Edison State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at TESU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $370 for New Jersey residents and $481 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for New Jersey residents and $675 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$411$535
2023-2024$370$481
2024-2025$333$432
Graduate2022-2023$675$675
2023-2024-$675
2024-2025-$675
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Thomas Edison State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Thomas Edison State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Thomas Edison State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Thomas Edison State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Thomas Edison State University$6,638$8,598
Rutgers University-New Brunswick$17,239$36,001
Montclair State University$14,766$24,126
Rowan University$15,700$25,564
Kean University$13,426$21,076
New Jersey Institute of Technology$19,022$35,934

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at TESU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at TESU is $25,220 for New Jersey residents and $32,572 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Thomas Edison State University have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$6,502$6,369$6,238$6,110$25,220
Out-of-State$8,412$8,230$8,052$7,878$32,572
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$6,369$6,238$6,110$5,985$24,703
Out-of-State$8,230$8,052$7,878$7,707$31,867
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$6,238$6,110$5,985$5,863$24,197
Out-of-State$8,052$7,878$7,707$7,541$31,178
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$6,110$5,985$5,863$5,743$23,701
Out-of-State$7,878$7,707$7,541$7,378$30,503
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$5,985$5,863$5,743$5,625$23,215
Out-of-State$7,707$7,541$7,378$7,218$29,843

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $54,700 for New Jersey residents and $62,052 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Thomas Edison State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$13,872$13,739$13,608$13,480$54,700
Out-of-State$15,782$15,600$15,422$15,248$62,052
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$13,739$13,608$13,480$13,355$54,183
Out-of-State$15,600$15,422$15,248$15,077$61,347
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$13,608$13,480$13,355$13,233$53,677
Out-of-State$15,422$15,248$15,077$14,911$60,658
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$13,480$13,355$13,233$13,113$53,181
Out-of-State$15,248$15,077$14,911$14,748$59,983
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$13,355$13,233$13,113$12,995$52,695
Out-of-State$15,077$14,911$14,748$14,588$59,323

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 29% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $44,620 for New Jersey residents and $51,972 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Thomas Edison State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$11,352$11,219$11,088$10,960$44,620
Out-of-State$13,262$13,080$12,902$12,728$51,972
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$11,219$11,088$10,960$10,835$44,103
Out-of-State$13,080$12,902$12,728$12,557$51,267
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$11,088$10,960$10,835$10,713$43,597
Out-of-State$12,902$12,728$12,557$12,391$50,578
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$10,960$10,835$10,713$10,593$43,101
Out-of-State$12,728$12,557$12,391$12,228$49,903
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$10,835$10,713$10,593$10,475$42,615
Out-of-State$12,557$12,391$12,228$12,068$49,243

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Thomas Edison State University.
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Thomas Edison State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$6,638$1,700$5,670$8,598$1,700 $5,670
Graduate$12,150 $1,700$5,670$12,150 $1,700$5,670

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