- Acceptance rate: 62% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 570–670 reading and writing, 570–670 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 26–31 composite
- Average net price: $22,379 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what The College of New Jersey reported: an acceptance rate of 62% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 26–31.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. The College of New Jersey reviews each application.
The College of New Jersey GPA requirements
The College of New Jersey doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and The College of New Jersey hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
The College of New Jersey acceptance rate
The College of New Jersey admitted 7,952 of 12,766 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 62%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
The College of New Jersey is a public 4-year college in Ewing, New Jersey, with 7,435 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered The College of New Jersey in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 570 | 620 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 620 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 27 | 29 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1246 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What The College of New Jersey looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
The College of New Jersey awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,379 a year at The College of New Jersey in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into The College of New Jersey?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. The College of New Jersey admitted 62% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does The College of New Jersey look for?
The College of New Jersey doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at The College of New Jersey?
The College of New Jersey's acceptance rate was 62% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,952 of 12,766 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into The College of New Jersey?
It's one factor among several: The College of New Jersey requires high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at The College of New Jersey with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. The College of New Jersey admitted 62% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to The College of New Jersey?
Check The College of New Jersey's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. The College of New Jersey was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 39% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do The College of New Jersey students have?
The middle 50% of The College of New Jersey's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 570–670 in reading and writing and 570–670 in math; ACT composite 26–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What do students pay at The College of New Jersey after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,379 a year at The College of New Jersey in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does The College of New Jersey accept AP credit?
Yes. The College of New Jersey awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does The College of New Jersey look at legacy status?
Yes. The College of New Jersey considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check The College of New Jersey's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: The College of New JerseyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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