More selective than 76% of New Jersey colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
42% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose TCNJ over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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TCNJ SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, TCNJ is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570 | 670 |
| SAT math | 570 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1140 | 1340 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
TCNJ admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 62% | 570–670 | 570–670 | 26–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 62% | 570–670 | 570–670 | 25–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is TCNJ compared with other New Jersey colleges?
TCNJ has the 9th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Beth Medrash of Asbury Park | 54% | 10% | $9,766 |
| 6 | Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel | 54% | 89% | $15,086 |
| 7 | Bais Medrash Toras Chesed | 58% | 33% | $6,838 |
| 8 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | 58% | 84% | $24,406 |
| 9 | The College of New Jersey | 62% | 86% | $27,646 |
| 10 | New Jersey Institute of Technology | 65% | 73% | $16,504 |
| 11 | Rutgers University-Camden | 66% | 67% | $18,745 |
| 12 | Drew University | 68% | 70% | $24,280 |
| 13 | Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | 70% | 38% | $28,014 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Jersey colleges →
Who enrolls at TCNJ
College Scorecard; IPEDS
TCNJ admissions questions
What is the TCNJ acceptance rate?
The College of New Jersey accepts 62% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,251 of 11,668 applicants were admitted.
Does TCNJ require the SAT or ACT?
The College of New Jersey considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 42% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for TCNJ?
The middle 50% of The College of New Jersey enrolled first-year students scored 1140–1340 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at TCNJ?
21% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,547 of 7,251).
Is TCNJ getting harder to get into?
The College of New Jersey accepted 62% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 62% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to The College of New Jersey overview