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Georgian Court University

Lakewood, New Jersey

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Overview

Enrollment

1,962
Georgian Court University overview
Location Lakewood, New Jersey
Online georgian.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Georgian Court University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Georgian Court University, established in 1908 and situated in Lakewood, New Jersey, is a private Roman Catholic university founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Approximately an hour's drive from both New York City and Philadelphia, the university's historic campus reflects a striking Gothic architectural style and spans 156 acres, including the serene Sister Mary Grace Burns Arboretum. Georgian Court University offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable emphasis on the health sciences, education, and psychology. Known for a more inclusive admissions policy, the university provides residential housing options for its students. Although Georgian Court is not particularly renowned for its athletic programs, it competes in NCAA Division II as a member of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference under the team name the Lions.

In the most recent statistical year 2,057 prospective students applied, and 1,559 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 204 enrolled in the school.  1,224 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 738 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $33,838 plus fees of $1,678. Georgian Court University is ranked 546 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

Georgian Court University is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Admission Standards

Average
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SAT 1043/1251
GPA 3.59

Applications Accepted

75.8% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$33,838
Costs for Georgian Court University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,678
Room and Board $12,296
Budget for Other Expenses$4,700
Total One Year Cost$53,712

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

52% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Georgian Court University students
Subject Percent of Class
Psychology 25%
Education 25%
Business 11%
English and Literature 9%
History 5%

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Last updated February 24, 2024