The College of New Jersey
PublicEwing, NJ
The College of New Jersey is a public mid-sized school in Ewing, NJ, enrolling about 7,105 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 62% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Accounting and Related Services shows the strongest outcomes -- $111,509/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From The College of New Jersey's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does The College of New Jersey look for in applicants?
Per The College of New Jersey's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, extracurricular activities, volunteer work as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is The College of New Jersey's acceptance rate?
The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ admits approximately 62% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for The College of New Jersey?
Admitted students at The College of New Jersey typically score between 1140–1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for The College of New Jersey?
Admitted students at The College of New Jersey typically score between 26–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does The College of New Jersey cost?
The College of New Jersey's total cost of attendance is reported at $38,860 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for The College of New Jersey?
The College of New Jersey's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does The College of New Jersey require students to live on campus?
No -- The College of New Jersey doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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