Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, TCNJ's acceptance rate is 64.43% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.85%. 4,447 men and 5,855 women applied to TCNJ and 2,739 men and 3,899 women students were accepted.
Among them, 660 men and 923 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at TCNJ.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 10,302 | 4,447 | 5,855 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 6,638 | 2,739 | 3,899 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,583 | 660 | 923 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 64.43% | 61.59% | 66.59% | - | - |
| Yield | 23.85% | 24.10% | 23.67% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 721 students (46% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 64 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at TCNJ.
The median SAT score is 1,280 with 650 SAT EBRW and 630 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25th percentile is 570. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 680 and 25th percentile is 570 .
The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 24 at TCNJ.
The SAT and ACT scores at The College of New Jersey are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,079, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1140 | 1280 | 1350 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 650 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 630 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,583 first-year students enrolled in TCNJ. The proportion of full-time students is 99.68% and part-time students is 0.32%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 41.69% and women students is 58.31%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at TCNJ.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,583 | 660 | 923 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,578 | 656 | 922 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at TCNJ. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply The College of New Jersey.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Considered, if submitted |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $75 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of The College of New Jersey. The next table provides general admission information for applying to TCNJ.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Admission Information | https://admissions.tcnj.edu/ |
| Online Application | https://admissions.tcnj.edu/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate |