2024 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$13,269

Net Price

62%

Admitted

23%

Enrolled

87%

Graduation Rate

13/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

The College of New Jersey

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 7,589. In 2021, there were 111 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #3 in New Jersey and ranks #119 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master, Post Master Certificate

Psychology Graduates

111

Total Enrollment

7,589

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Ranking for The College of New Jersey

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#3

New Jersey Rank

Combining ranking factors for 26 schools that offer psychology degrees in New Jersey, The College of New Jersey ranks #3.

#119

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., The College of New Jersey ranks #119.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, The College of New Jersey offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Marriage and Family Therapy. At the post master certificate level Marriage and Family Therapy are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMAPMC
General Psychology108
Marriage and Family Therapy21
Total Graduates10821
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 10,393 students applied to the The College of New Jersey. The university admitted 62% and 23% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for New Jersey universities is 10,058. On average, all New Jersey institutions admit 79% and 18% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of The College of New Jersey students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 92%. Compared to all New Jersey four or more years colleges, the percentage is 74%.

The overall graduation rate for The College of New Jersey is 87%, compared to 63% for all New Jersey universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 11%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare TCNJ to New Jersey Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of The College of New Jersey to the average of all New Jersey four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

TCNJ

10,393

Applicants

62%

Percent Admitted

23%

Percent Enrolled

92%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

87%

Graduation Rate

NJ Colleges

10,058

Applicants

79%

Percent Admitted

18%

Percent Enrolled

74%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

63%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 372 or 46% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 444 or 54% part-time faculty members employed at The College of New Jersey. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 372 or 46%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

TCNJ

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

46%

Percent Full-Time

54%

Percent Part-Time

46%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

NJ Colleges

15 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

35%

Percent Full-Time

65%

Percent Part-Time

34%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at The College of New Jersey the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $13,603, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,200.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $14,955 and the average cost for graduate fees is $76.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend The College of New Jersey in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for The College of New Jersey2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$13,752
On-Campus Living Expenses$3,598
Total Living Expenses$17,350
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$13,603
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,200
Total Undergraduate Expenses$32,153
In-State, Graduate Tuition$14,955
In-State, Graduate Fees$76
Total Graduate Expenses$15,031
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend The College of New Jersey is $13,269. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend The College of New Jersey presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$14,273$4,889
$30,001 – $48,000$15,377$5,972
$48,001 – $75,000$25,434$13,221
$75,001 – $110,000$32,381$21,456
$110,001 and more$33,697$22,967
US Department of Education

Compare The College of New Jersey to all New Jersey universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

TCNJ

$32,153

Cost to Attend

$10,293

Average Financial Aid

76%

Percent Receiving Aid

$13,269

Net Price

NJ Colleges

$38,355

Cost to Attend

$15,202

Average Financial Aid

88%

Percent Receiving Aid

$15,122

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,078 or 76%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 3,084 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $10,293.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid3,084$10,293
Pell Grants1,309$4,927
Federal Student Loans3,207$6,378
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the The College of New Jersey to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

TCNJ

3,084

Grant or Scholarship Aid

41%

Grants or Scholarships

1,309

Number of Pell Grants

17%

Pell Grants

3,207

Federal Student Loans

42%

Federal Student Loans

NJ Colleges

4,080

Grant or Scholarship Aid

47%

Grants or Scholarships

2,299

Number of Pell Grants

26%

Pell Grants

2,326

Federal Student Loans

27%

Federal Student Loans

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