The College of New Jersey
The College of New Jersey is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in New Jersey. The campus is located in a suburb, in Ewing.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,552 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,542 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,449 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 94%). Every year 87% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.The College of New Jersey's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $12,632, and fees were $3,517. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $24,061 and $3,517 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students7,552 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate94% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 73 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 33 miles radius of The College of New Jersey
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Thomas Edison State University
3 miles away |
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Eastern Center for Arts & Technology - Park House at Providence Point
19 miles away |
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Penn State Abington
20 miles away |
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick
24 miles away |
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New Courtland Education Center
26 miles away |
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AVTECH Institute of Technology
27 miles away |
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Temple University
28 miles away |
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Rutgers University-Camden
29 miles away |
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Eastern Center for Arts & Technology - Peter Beck Community
31 miles away |
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Brooks Alternative Tech School
33 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Truman State University
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Ramapo College of New Jersey
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Miami University-Oxford
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Saint Joseph's University
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Villanova University
offers 8 nursing programs |
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick
offers 11 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1939 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - Current |
Admission
48%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1170 to 1330 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $75 |
| Graduates | $75 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $448/credit | |
| In State Students | $448/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $852/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $772/credit | |
| In State Students | $772/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,191/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $20,160 | $20,160 | $38,340 |
| ADN | 70 | $31,360 | $31,360 | $59,640 |
| BSN | 125 | $56,000 | $56,000 | $106,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $38,600 | $38,600 | $59,550 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 79% of The College of New Jersey's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 17% | $4,596 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $1,743 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 15% | $7,515 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 38% | $7,147 |
| Federal Student Loans | 52% | $5,586 |
| Private Loans | 13% | $17,125 |
$22,894
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$12,240 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$15,870 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$23,516 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$30,220 |
| Over $110,000$31,703 |
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Student Population
6,955
Undergrads
597
Graduates
4,510
Women
3,042
Men
92%
Full-time
8%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
66% |
|
Hispanic |
13% |
|
Asian |
11% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Jersey state board of nursing.
