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The College of New Jersey was founded on February 9, 1855. Before adopting its present name, the college was known as Trenton State College. In 1996, it adopted its current name. The main campus is spread across an area of more than 280 acres in Ewing Township, New Jersey. The college moved to its present location in 1930. Prior to that, it was located in Trenton. TCNJ was named the best masters level public university in the northern United States by the US News and World Reports in 2008. The college is organized into the following schools:
Notable alumni of The College of New Jersey include Jim Florio, the Governor of New Jersey from 1990 to 1994; Christopher Smith, United States Congressman; Gene Hart, Hall of Fame NHL Announcer.
The campus of The College Of New Jersey is in Ewing, NJ, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at The College Of New Jersey include, at the school's highest level, the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in music and education and teaching.
Admission at The College Of New Jersey is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 42% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 560. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 590 and 690.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at The College Of New Jersey is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 6,964 students enrolled (6,799 full-time equivalent).
The College Of New Jersey offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the New Jersey Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
The College Of New Jersey
2000 Pennington Road
Ewing, NJ 08628-0718
General Phone: (609) 771-1855
http://www.tcnj.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 770 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, special ed, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, school counseling, teacher ed, kindergarten/preschool teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 246 | English, speech and rhetoric, political science, history, sociology, economics, Spanish language, international relations, ... |
| Business and Management | 222 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 144 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 118 | psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 81 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 77 | criminal justice and administration |
| Engineering | 62 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, engineering science, biomedical engineering |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 48 | multimedia, commercial art |
| Music | 33 | music |
| Medical Support and Technology | 25 | speech pathology |
| Mathematics | 22 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 21 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 6 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for The College Of New Jersey in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,418 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 368 | 14 |
| Post-master's certificate | 65 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 41 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, The College Of New Jersey had a total enrollment of 6,964 students (6,799 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 94% |
| New York | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
The College Of New Jersey offers campus housing for 3,612 of its 6,799 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Ewing, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,692 | 4,112 | 42% | 1,295 | 31% |
| Men | 4,196 | 1,746 | 42% | 532 | 30% |
| Women | 5,496 | 2,366 | 43% | 763 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 690 |
| SAT Writing | 570 | 670 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,308 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,415 |
| Room and board | $ 9,612 |
| Room charge | $ 6,960 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,652 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
The College Of New Jersey participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 264200)
The College Of New Jersey has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 133 | 107 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 34 | 42 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $93,177 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 49 | $111,511 | 31 | $106,553 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 58 | $89,460 | 51 | $84,998 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 64 | $72,332 | 77 | $69,895 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $68,407 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 172 | $89,231 | 164 | $81,475 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Track | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Mechanical Engineering
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Intermedia/Multimedia
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The College Of New Jersey Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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