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The College of New Jersey
Most applicants get into The College of New Jersey — 62.3% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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The College of New Jersey occupies suburban Ewing, NJ — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $111,509 four years out. Faculty pay averages $153,192 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 7,105 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 91.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1140 and 1340 — above the NJ middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on The College of New Jersey's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
The College of New Jersey is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1140–1340 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically The College of New Jersey's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 620 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 620 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, The College of New Jersey received 11,668 applications and admitted 7,251 (62.1%), with 1,547 enrolling.
How The College of New Jersey compares
| The College of New Jersey | New Jersey median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 62.3% | 78.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $19,632 | $17,014 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $73,323 | $58,902 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median The College of New Jersey student earns $73,323 — 24% above the New Jersey median of $58,902 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, The College of New Jersey prices by residency: $19,632 in-state versus $25,752 out-of-state — a $6,120 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
The College of New Jersey enrolls 7,105 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs The College of New Jersey's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
85.9% of The College of New Jersey students finish a bachelor's within six years — 31 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $19,632 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at The College of New Jersey
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $111,509 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $105,377 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $104,369 |
| Civil Engineering | $93,977 |
| Economics | $92,325 |
| Mathematics | $91,736 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,052 |
| Chemistry | $90,396 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $85,978 |
| Biology, General | $75,531 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,317 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $68,654 |
| Sociology | $68,260 |
| Journalism | $67,038 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $67,001 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $66,767 |
| Public Health | $66,722 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $64,465 |
| Psychology, General | $62,397 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $62,281 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $61,605 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,328 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $56,905 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $51,033 |
Median earnings for these 24 The College of New Jersey programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $73,323 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 15 additional The College of New Jersey programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for The College of New Jersey?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1140–1340 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 62.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is The College of New Jersey's acceptance rate?
62.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,251 admitted from 11,668 applicants.
How much does The College of New Jersey cost?
In-state tuition is $19,632; out-of-state students pay $25,752. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do The College of New Jersey graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $73,323 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New Jersey
- Saint Elizabeth University — 71% admitted
- Seton Hall University — 73.3% admitted
- Rutgers University-Newark — 71.4% admitted
- Rutgers University-Camden — 66.3% 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.