State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
62% admitted · $19,499/yr after aid
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 62%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $26,752
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 85%
- Median earnings
- $79,651
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
The College of New Jersey is a public college in Ewing, NJ with 7,105 undergraduates. It admits 62% of applicants, and admitted students average 1246 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $26,752 per year ($12,944 for families earning under $30,000). 85% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $79,651 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 62%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 11,668
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 7,251
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing570–670
200800
SAT Math570–670
200800
ACT Composite26–31
136
What The College of New Jersey looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $38,657
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $20,378
- Out-of-state tuition
- $26,742
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,944
- $30–48k$14,176
- $48–75k$23,105
- $75–110k$28,591
- $110k+$33,182
Get a personal estimate with The College of New Jersey's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 85%
- Freshman retention
- 91%
- Median earnings
- $79,651
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,036
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,105
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 23%
- White59%
- Hispanic18%
- Black6%
- Asian10%
The College of New Jersey FAQ
What is The College of New Jersey's acceptance rate?+
The College of New Jersey admits 62% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for The College of New Jersey?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 570–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 570–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1246.
What ACT score do you need for The College of New Jersey?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–31.
Is The College of New Jersey test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to The College of New Jersey?+
In Fall 2023, 11,668 students applied to The College of New Jersey and 7,251 were admitted; 1,547 enrolled.
Does The College of New Jersey consider legacy status?+
Yes. The College of New Jersey reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does The College of New Jersey require an essay?+
The College of New Jersey reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does The College of New Jersey cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $38,657 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,752.
What is The College of New Jersey's graduation rate?+
85% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 187134 · How we use this data
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