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The campus of The College Of New Jersey is in Ewing, New Jersey, 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 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 45% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 570. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 600 and 700.
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 2005, the school had 6,768 students enrolled (6,193 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at The College Of New Jersey. The school has a residential or campus feel. 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
Admissions Phone: (609) 771-2131
Financial Aid Phone: (609) 771-2211
http://www.tcnj.edu
The College Of New Jersey awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 749 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, educational administration, school counseling, kindergarten/preschool teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 285 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 281 | English, speech and rhetoric, history, sociology, political science, women's studies, international relations, economics, ... |
| Science | 105 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 93 | psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 76 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 48 | registered nursing, pediatric nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 47 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 42 | commercial art, multimedia |
| Music | 30 | music |
| Engineering | 25 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering science |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 15 | speech pathology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 0 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for The College Of New Jersey in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,415 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 357 | 13 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 49 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 2 |
In 2005, The College Of New Jersey had a total enrollment of 6,768 students (6,193 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 95% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
The College Of New Jersey offers campus housing for 3,586 of its 6,193 (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 | 7,300 | 3,289 | 45% | 1,236 | 38% |
| Men | 3,039 | 1,402 | 46% | 549 | 39% |
| Women | 4,257 | 1,887 | 44% | 687 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 700 |
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 | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (609) 771-2131
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,857 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,120 |
| Room and board | $ 8,458 |
| Room charge | $ 6,090 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,368 |
| Books and supplies | $ 736 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,998 |
Financial Aid:
The College Of New Jersey participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 264200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (609) 771-2211
The College Of New Jersey has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 135 | 97 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 34 | 43 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $97,102 | 6 | $73,484 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 54 | $94,007 | 29 | $90,261 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 60 | $73,916 | 44 | $71,113 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 64 | $61,050 | 71 | $59,491 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 180 | $75,077 | 144 | $69,239 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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 Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
International and Comparative 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
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
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/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy) NCAA athletic conference member
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