·Public Liberal Arts University
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a selective public liberal arts university located in Ewing, New Jersey, founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School — the first teacher-training institution in the state and fifth in the nation. Today TCNJ enrolls approximately 7,650 students across seven schools offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Known for its rigorous academics and small class sizes, TCNJ consistently ranks among the top public universities in the northeast. The Lions compete at the NCAA Division III level in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. The college's picturesque 289-acre campus features Georgian Colonial architecture and a vibrant residential community, with over 90% of freshmen living on campus. TCNJ's strong alumni network and dedicated faculty deliver an education combining the intimacy of a small college with the resources of a major institution.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$26742
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $25,752
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
