The College Of New Jersey

Overview of College Of New Jersey

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The college is set in idyllic surroundings. Housed on 285 acres full of trees and greenery, the campus looks like it was ripped from an idealized Hollywood image of what college should be. Compared to many larger universities, TCNJ is quite cozy as it's home to 6,790 undergraduates and 610 graduate students. The small size does not indicate any lack of academic choice, however. The school offers over 50 majors that run the gamut from the arts to computer science and physics. You are assured a well-rounded education at TCNJ.

Top Rankings For College Of New Jersey

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TCNJ Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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Annual costs for this excellent public institution tend to be a bit higher than for some other institutions, but you'll find the in-state cost of $16,923 not terribly prohibitive. The out-of-state cost is likewise reasonable when you figure the value for money. Out-of-state students pay $28,901 in tuition per academic year. When all the books, supplies, and living expenses are tallied, in-state students will pay $36,093 per year. Their out-of-state peers will pay a reasonable sum of $48,071. Note that these figures are variable and may be higher depending on where you choose to live; off-campus housing costs are highly variable.

To cover costs, TCNJ students find that scholarships and grants are a great way to ease the burden of education. In fact, 2,829 students received free and clear educational funds in a recent academic year. The total sum was $26,538,350, which averaged $9,381 per student. That is nearly a full year's worth of tuition.

To cover the remainder of their costs, 3,641 students took out a total of $24,310,841 in federal student loans. That is $6,677 per student.

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Academics

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You will be hard pressed to find more rigorous or enlightening academics than at TCNJ. The school's top rankings attest to that but, when you dig into the numbers, the institution becomes all the more impressive.

Incoming full-time, first-year students are impressed enough with their academic experience to return for their second year at a rate of 93%. Part-time students manage to outstrip their full-time classmates with an eye-popping 100% retention rate. This would seem to indicate that these students are well-pleased with their education.

Even more impressive, of first-year students, 86% are likely to graduate from the same school. Of those that don't graduate, 10% are known to have transferred to another school to complete their degree. Thus, your friends in the first-year dorm are likely to join you at the commencement ceremony. Of those graduates, approximately 75% will graduate in four years.

Not only do academics keep students on campus, but the school's commitment to providing recreational and entertainment opportunities keep students' overworked brains rested and happy. Since the school is a short jaunt to Philadelphia, New York City, and even DC, there are loads of opportunities to explore off-campus arts, sports, and culture.

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Outcome & Salary

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TCNJ graduates often see a great return on their educational investment. Payscale.com's research shows that alumni of the prestigious institution seen an annual return on investment (ROI) of 8.1% and a 20-year net return of $475,000.

The average student from TCNJ is likely to earn a commendable salary of $60,000 in their early career. Note that starting salaries are variable and will depend largely on your chosen major and professional focus. Thus, students might see their salaries go as high as $70,000. Others may start their professional lives earning $24,500. However, always remember that salary is only one feature of one's professional satisfaction.

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