by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for The College of New Jersey, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our TCNJ cost report:
At The College of New Jersey the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $29,594 in 2020-2021. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $17,287 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $25,910 | $3,684 | $29,594 |
| In-State | $13,603 | $3,684 | $17,287 |
TCNJ tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does The College of New Jersey cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. The College of New Jersey is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $29,594.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. TCNJ charges about $17,287 a year for New Jersey students, which is about average for in-state tuition and fees.
If you want to know how TCNJ compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: The College of New Jersey Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state The College of New Jersey increased with an average annual rate of 1.60% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $17,846 if the growth keeps up.
If the in-state TCNJ tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $35,979, and four years would cost $73,121.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 1.61% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $30,553.
This means an estimated $61,596 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at TCNJ, and $125,187 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at TCNJ.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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