Thomas Edison State University
Thomas Edison State University (TECU) is a public university in Trenton, New Jersey. It was founded in 1972 as the Thomas Edison State College. After receiving university status in 2015, the college changed its name to reflect its new status. The campus is in downtown Trenton and continues to grow. It now includes the Kelsey Building, the Center for Learning and Technology, and the Academic Center. The university offers over 100 programs through its five schools. These schools include the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing. The university has also embraced technology by offering a variety of online courses and programs that are offered entirely online.
Students wishing to obtain a BSN may apply to the traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, or RN to BSN program. The accelerated BSN is for students with a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and takes 12 months to complete. It is a full-time program and the university discourages students from working while completing the program. The school also offers an MSN program and an RN to MSN program. Registered nurses with an associate degree may work toward their BSN or MSN degree. These programs are accredited by both the CCNE and the ACEN.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students11,945 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 39 | 301 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 39 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 30 miles radius of Thomas Edison State University
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The College of New Jersey
3 miles away |
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Eastern Center for Arts & Technology - Park House at Providence Point
18 miles away |
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Penn State Abington
19 miles away |
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New Courtland Education Center
25 miles away |
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick
26 miles away |
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Temple University
26 miles away |
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Rutgers University-Camden
27 miles away |
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AVTECH Institute of Technology
29 miles away |
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University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
30 miles away |
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Brooks Alternative Tech School
30 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1977 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 02/01/2012 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 09/01/1990 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2009 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2009 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication 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 | $396/credit | |
| In State Students | $396/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $499/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $668/credit | |
| In State Students | $668/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $668/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 | $17,820 | $17,820 | $22,455 |
| ADN | 70 | $27,720 | $27,720 | $34,930 |
| BSN | 125 | $49,500 | $49,500 | $62,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $33,400 | $33,400 | $33,400 |
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
Student Population
11,141
Undergrads
804
Graduates
5,404
Women
6,541
Men
1%
Full-time
99%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
51% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
15% |
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Black/African American |
14% |
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Hispanic |
10% |
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Asian |
4% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Jersey state board of nursing.
