The College of New Jersey was founded in 1746 as the College of New Jersey, making it the eighth oldest college in the United States. It was originally located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, but moved to its current location in Princeton in 1756. The college was originally chartered by King George II of England and sought to provide an education for young men who were preparing to enter the ministry. In 1772, the college’s first president, John Witherspoon, was appointed and he implemented a liberal arts curriculum which included courses in religion and philosophy. During this period, the college saw a great amount of growth and expansion as student enrollment increased and new buildings were constructed on campus. By 1812, the college had become a university with six schools offering courses ranging from mathematics and physics to law and medicine. Throughout its history, the College of New Jersey has remained dedicated to providing an education that is both academically rigorous and spiritually enriching. Today, students from around the world come to study at this prestigious institution with a rich history steeped in tradition.
College of New Jersey, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of College of New Jersey. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about College of New Jersey, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is an incredibly competitive school, with an acceptance rate of just 56%. The average SAT score for admitted students is 1360 and the average ACT score for admitted students is 30. In the most recent admissions cycle, TCNJ received over 15,000 applications and accepted just 8,400. Of those admitted, 42% were in the top 10% of their high school class and 78% were in the top 25%. Additionally, 38% of admitted students are from out-of-state. The student body at TCNJ is highly diverse, with only 43% of enrolled students coming from New Jersey. The remaining 57% come from all over the United States and abroad. Students can choose from more than 50 undergraduate majors and many pre-professional programs as well as a variety of graduate programs. There are also a number of student organizations on campus to get involved in such as Greek life, honor societies, athletics teams and more.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 47% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | 57% |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 47% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 9,956 |
| Female applicants | 5,676 |
| Male applicants | 4,280 |
| Applicants accepted | 4,708 |
| Female applicants accepted | 2,666 |
| Male applicants accepted | 2,042 |
| Freshman enrollment | 1,421 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 800 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 621 |
| Early decision applicants | 609 |
| Early decision applicants accepted | 348 |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | 334 |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | 24% |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | Yes |
| Applicants placed on wait list | 1,336 |
| Students accepting place on wait list | 549 |
| Students accepted from wait list | 118 |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 71% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | N/A |
| Average high school GPA | N/A |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| GPA breakdown | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 96% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 610 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 560-670 |
| SAT Math average score | 633 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 590-680 |
| SAT Writing average score | 616 |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | 560-670 |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | N/A |
| Average ACT Composite score | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT Composite score breakdown | N/A |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT English score breakdown | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT Math score breakdown | N/A |