The College of New Jersey | Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate
Admissions

Application Deadline for Early Decision I: November 1, 2021

Welcome to TCNJ

Come make connections, explore your passions, and forge a bright future at The College of New Jersey. Here on our beautiful, tree-lined campus, you’ll find an inclusive community of diverse learners who balance rigorous academics with full social and extracurricular schedules. This is a place to get inspired, build meaningful friendships, and gain the mentorship and guidance to help prepare you for a world of career options.

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Visit TCNJ

Our scenic campus is located in suburban Ewing and near Trenton, the state capital. Here, you’ll find an idyllic mix of historic buildings and cutting-edge facilities. You’ll also find a warm welcome from the faculty you’ll learn from—and students you’ll learn with.

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Our numbers speak volumes

Meeting student needs academically, financially, and socially is our top priority, so we can support student success. The outcome? TCNJ has a very high four-year graduation rate—and students who finish in four years pay less, borrow less, and launch careers more quickly.

450+

highest 4-year graduation rate among highly residential U.S. public colleges

—The Chronicle of Higher Education's 2021-22 Almanac

4th

employers recruiting TCNJ Students

93%

of students
return sophomore year

95%

on-campus first-year students

Our team is here to help

Ready to apply? Let us know if you need any assistance. Getting started can be overwhelming, but our admissions team is here to support you at every step. If you have any questions about TCNJ or your application, please reach out. We love getting to know our future students.

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We can’t wait to meet you

TCNJ offers boundless opportunities for students to grow, connect, explore, and succeed. We foster a lively, accepting community that prepares students both academically and experientially as they pursue their interests—in the classroom, abroad, or in one of our 200+ clubs and organizations. People often say that the minute they step on campus, they feel at home here. We want students to find their place at TCNJ—and thrive.