Campus & Student Life at The College of New Jersey

Home to about 7,105 undergraduates in 2020, TCNJ is a public college located in Ewing, New Jersey. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, TCNJ offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by TCNJ can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our TCNJ Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

TCNJ Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit TCNJ Disability Services.

TCNJ for the Military

While not a "service academy", TCNJ does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit TCNJ Veteran Services . For more information, check out our TCNJ for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at The College of New Jersey

TCNJ offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at The College of New Jersey

There were 7,105 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,898 (97.1%). Part-time attendance was 207 (2.9%).

The College of New Jersey is Ranked #1,297 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, TCNJ is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank TCNJ #1297 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at TCNJ by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the TCNJ Diversity Guide.

The College of New Jersey Competes in the NCAA

TCNJ has a total of 644 student athletes, 381 men and 263 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to The College of New Jersey Athletics