College of New Jersey
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 62%
Average High School GPA: 3.6
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1160–1350
ACT Range: 25–31
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 6,653
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $17,978
Out-of-State Tuition: $30,772
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Ewing, New Jersey
Setting: Suburban
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 33°F (0.5°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 75°F (24°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 47 inches (1194 mm)
Nearest Airport: Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) — Approximately 5 miles (10-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @tcnj_
Swim Team Instagram: @tcnjswimmingdiving
Twitter: @TCNJ
Facebook: The College of New Jersey
LinkedIn: The College of New Jersey
YouTube: TCNJ
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University Athletics
NCAA Division III
Conference: New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC)
Nickname: Lions
Mascot: Roscoe the Lion
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: TCNJ Aquatic Center
Men’s Head Coach: David Dow
Women’s Head Coach: Jennifer Harnett
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #12
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in NJAC
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #29
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in NJAC
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U.S. News College Rankings
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Forbes Top Colleges
#123 Top Colleges 2025
#51 In Public Colleges
#53 In The Northeast
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A-
Academics: A-
Diversity: B+
Athletics: C+
Professors: B+
Dorms: C
Student Life: B
Value: A-
Campus: C
Party Scene: B-
Location: C
Campus Food: C
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #335 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: NR
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