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Georgian Court University
Georgian Court University says yes to 78.8% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $53,096 median earnings.
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Georgian Court University sits in Lakewood proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $96,213 four years out. 33.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,195 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 76.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
The numbers above and the majors table below tell the measurable half of that story.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Georgian Court University received 2,317 applications and admitted 1,634 (70.5%), with 232 enrolling.
How Georgian Court University compares
| Georgian Court University | New Jersey median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 78.8% | 78.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,260 | $17,014 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,096 | $58,902 | $53,781 |
At $53,096, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($58,902). Look at Georgian Court University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $37,260 regardless of where you're from. At Georgian Court University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,195 — Georgian Court University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
53.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a Georgian Court University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Georgian Court University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $96,213 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,716 |
| Biology, General | $67,267 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,271 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $56,715 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,472 |
| Psychology, General | $54,745 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,277 |
| Social Work | $48,365 |
| History | $46,894 |
Median earnings for these 10 Georgian Court University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,096 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 27 additional Georgian Court University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is Georgian Court University's acceptance rate?
70.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,634 admitted from 2,317 applicants.
How much does Georgian Court University cost?
At Georgian Court University, published tuition is $37,260 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Georgian Court University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Georgian Court University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,096 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New Jersey
- Rowan University — 77.7% admitted
- Drew University — 67.8% admitted
- Kean University — 75.9% admitted
- Centenary University — 83.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.