The College of New Jersey, NJ
Public
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
The College of New Jersey Rankings
Affordability37
Selectivity63
Retention85
Graduation81
Earnings71
Diversity53
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at The College of New Jersey
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education16%
Engineering6%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs8%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into The College of New Jersey
50%
Admission Rate
630
Median SAT Math
625
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)580–680
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)580–670
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending The College of New Jersey
$17K
In-State Tuition
$28K
Out-of-State Tuition
$34K
Average Total Cost
$27K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $25K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $30K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $32K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after The College of New Jersey
52%
Receive Federal Loans
$21K
Median Federal Debt
84%
Repayment Rate
$244
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 14% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 50% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $21K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $22K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $21K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $21K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 80% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 84% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 87% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 89% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at The College of New Jersey
93%
Retention Rate
10%
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
86%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 76% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 86% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 87% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 87% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 72% | 44% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 88% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 44% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67% | 43% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 80% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 88% | 45% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after The College of New Jersey
95%
Employment Rate
$49K
Median Salary
$34K
25 Pctl Salary
$63K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $34K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $49K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $63K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $72K | $60K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $49K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $54K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $58K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at The College of New Jersey
6,886
Undergraduates
87%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
638
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 42% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 12% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 44% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 22% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 12% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 37% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near The College of New Jersey, NJ
Innovate Salon Academy
1 miles, W
Rider University
2 miles, E
Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville
3 miles, E
Thomas Edison State University
3 miles, S