TCNJ Admission Requirements

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TCNJ Admission Overview

TCNJ admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year TCNJ admitted 62.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1140-1340 / ACT 26-31. TCNJ is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

TCNJ is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

TCNJ Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

62.3%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The TCNJ acceptance rate is 62.3%. Last year, 7,952 of 12,766 applicants were admitted. That is the 7th lowest acceptance rate in New Jersey.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into TCNJ and can you get accepted?

TCNJ is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

TCNJ GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.29*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.29*

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Average GPA

TCNJ has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.29 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. TCNJ is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

*3.29 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

TCNJ SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1140-1340

Freshmen who sent SAT

39%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 570
Math 570
Composite 1140

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 670
Math 670
Composite 1340

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at TCNJ typically score around a 1240 SAT (middle 50% 1140–1340) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 81st percentile nationally. TCNJ ranks #7 in the state of New Jersey for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1140 to 1340

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

TCNJ is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1240 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at The College of New Jersey
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1340+	Above 75th	>76%
1240 to 1340	Avg +	62%-76%
1140 to 1240	Avg -	46%-62%
Below 1140	Below mid-50	<46%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

TCNJ ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

26-31

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math 24
Composite 26

75th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math 29
Composite 31

Average ACT

Incoming testers at TCNJ typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 26–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. TCNJ places #7 among colleges in New Jersey and #229 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 26 to 31

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to TCNJ without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at The College of New Jersey
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
31+	Above 75th	>78%
28 to 31	Avg +	62%-78%
26 to 28	Avg -	49%-62%
Below 26	Below mid-50	<49%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

64% of The College of New Jersey freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 30% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted The College of New Jersey students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	30%
Top 25% of class	64%
Top 50% of class	95%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

The College of New Jersey admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	7,082	5,684	12,766
Accepted	4,577	3,375	7,952
Acceptance Rate	65%	59%	62%
Enrolled	885	678	1,563
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	20%	20%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The College of New Jersey and what student information is used for admission decisions?

The College of New Jersey application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

154

Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The College of New Jersey is $65.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at The College of New Jersey
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

TCNJ is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 62.3% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1140-1340); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187134.

GPA calculator: The College of New Jersey GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026