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The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ·Public·~62% acceptance

The College of New Jersey is a public college in Ewing, NJ. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 62% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $27,646 per year. About 86% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $73,323 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$27,646/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $38,860
Aid cuts ~$11,214/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 1
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.5–4
SAT (middle 50%)1140–1340
ACT (middle 50%)26–31
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
86%
graduation rate
91%
freshman retention
$62,649
median earnings, 6yr
$73,323
median earnings, 10yr
How College of New Jersey reads an application

What College of New Jersey values

Very important
Course rigorClass rankExtracurricularsVolunteer work
Important
Application essaysRecommendationsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesGeographic residenceState residencyDemonstrated interest
Also considered
Grades (GPA)Test scoresFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Work experience

From College of New Jersey’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What College of New Jersey requires

Required
Course rigorApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Grades (GPA)Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresRecommendationsDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what College of New Jersey requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is The College of New Jersey's acceptance rate?
The College of New Jersey admits about 62% of applicants.
How much does The College of New Jersey cost?
At The College of New Jersey, the average net price after aid is about $27,646 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $38,860 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for The College of New Jersey?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1140–1340 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT.
What are The College of New Jersey's application deadlines?
The College of New Jersey's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does The College of New Jersey value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, The College of New Jersey rates Course rigor, Class rank, Extracurriculars, and Volunteer work as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Recommendations, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, Geographic residence, State residency, and Demonstrated interest. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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