Admissions Overview
The admission process at The College of New Jersey has a 64% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $75. The College of New Jersey has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
64%
Moderately Selective
Application Volume
10,302
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
24%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at The College of New Jersey has a 64% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $75. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at The College of New Jersey evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$75
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredPersonal Statement/Essay
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at The College of New Jersey. About 46% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,140 to 1,350. Additionally, about 4% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 24 to 30.
SAT Scores
46% of students submitted400
1600
1140 – 1350
200
800
570 – 670
200
800
570 – 680
ACT Scores
4% of students submitted1
36
24 – 30
1
36
23 – 29
Admission Statistics
10,302 students applied to TCNJ. Of those, 64% were accepted (6,638 students). Of these 6,638 accepted students, 1,583 chose to enroll.
10,302
Total Applicants
6,638
Students Admitted
1,583
Students Enrolled
64%
Acceptance Rate