Ewing, NJ
Roughly 62 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 49% to 62% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13,824 | 6,812 | 1,605 | 49% |
| 2020 | 13,199 | 6,765 | 1,428 | 51% |
| 2021 | 10,393 | 6,442 | 1,476 | 62% |
| 2022 | 10,302 | 6,638 | 1,583 | 64% |
| 2023 | 11,668 | 7,251 | 1,547 | 62% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,196 of 6,536 women and 3,055 of 5,132 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
The College of New Jersey has an acceptance rate of 62% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 7,251 of 11,668 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 62 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
11,668 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,547 enrolled.
No. The College of New Jersey is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 49% to 62% — it has become less selective.