The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey · Public
The College of New Jersey admitted 62% of 12,793 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1140–1330 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 85% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
The College of New Jersey’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application fee is $65, and The College of New Jersey accepts the Common App fee waiver. The College of New Jersey asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check The College of New Jersey’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 77% (308 of 401), compared with 62% for all applicants.
The College of New Jersey offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
543 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 20 took it, and 12 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How The College of New Jersey rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Activities
- Volunteering
- Showing interest
Important
- GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Where you live
- State residency
Considered
- Test scores
- First generation
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
What it costs
Full price with housing is $40,032 in-state and $45,915 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $22,379 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is The College of New Jersey’s acceptance rate?
The College of New Jersey admitted 62% of applicants: 7,865 of 12,793 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is The College of New Jersey’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for The College of New Jersey?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1140 to 1330, with a median around 1235. A score at or above 1235 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is The College of New Jersey’s application fee?
The application fee is $65 for 2026–27, and The College of New Jersey accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does The College of New Jersey require?
Besides the application and transcript, The College of New Jersey asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does The College of New Jersey have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, The College of New Jersey asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one essay, up to 500 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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