Overview
Founded in 1855, The College of New Jersey is a public university with a suburban campus spanning 289 acres. As of fall 2023, it has an undergraduate enrollment of 7,073 students and operates on a semester-based academic calendar. In the 2025 edition of Best Colleges, it ranks #1 in Regional Universities North. Tuition costs are 19,632forin−statestudentsand19,632forin−statestudentsand25,752 for out-of-state students.
The College of New Jersey Rankings
Check out where this school stands in various rankings to get a full picture of what it offers:
- #1 in Regional Universities North
- #1 in Top Public Schools
- #41 in Best Value Schools
- #53 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
- #182 in Nursing (tie)
- #1 in Best Colleges for Veterans
- #4 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie)
- #88 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)
How Rankings Work
The College of New Jersey holds the top spot out of 171 Regional Universities North. These rankings are based on widely accepted indicators of excellence.
U.S. News Overall Score
- Total Score (out of 100): 100
- Outcomes (52%):
- Average 6-year graduation rate: 86%
- 6-year graduation rate (Pell Grant recipients): 78%
- 6-year graduation rate (non-Pell Grant recipients): 87%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 62%
- Test Scores (middle 50% of admitted students):
- SAT: 1140–1340
- ACT: 25–31
- Application Deadline: February 1
- Application Fee: $75
Admissions officers place high importance on GPA and class rank (where available), while letters of recommendation are also considered important.
Admissions Requirements
- Interview: Neither required nor recommended
- Standardized Tests: Required for some
- SAT/ACT Deadline: March 15
Application Details
- Common App: Accepted
Tuition & Financial Aid
- In-State Tuition & Fees: $19,632
- Out-of-State Tuition & Fees: $25,752
- Total Cost (In-State): $39,016
- Total Cost (Out-of-State): $44,899
- Average Net Price (After Aid):
- In-State: $25,642
- Out-of-State: $40,091
Net Price by Family Income (2021-2022)
| Income Range | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| 0–0–30,000 | $10,521 |
| 30,001–30,001–48,000 | $11,763 |
| 48,001–48,001–75,000 | $20,107 |
| 75,001–75,001–110,000 | $26,945 |
| $110,001+ | $32,296 |
- Room & Board: $14,976
Academics
- Student-Faculty Ratio: 14:1
- Small Class Sizes (Under 20 Students): 41.2%
- Freshman Retention Rate: 91% (indicating high student satisfaction)
Most Popular Majors (2023 Graduates)
- Business, Management, Marketing (19%)
- Education (13%)
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences (8%)
- Engineering (8%)
- Health Professions (8%)
