The College of New Jersey Acceptance Rate
Ewing, New Jersey · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,668
- Admitted
- 7,251
- Yield
- 21.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The College of New Jersey's acceptance rate has risen from 49% in 2014–15 to 62.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 10,937 to 11,668 (+7%) over that period.
Its 62.1% rate makes The College of New Jersey more selective than about 73% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 89%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (64.2% for women vs 59.5% for men, a 4.7-point gap). The College of New Jersey has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 21.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 10,937 | 5,356 | 49% | 1,417 |
| 2015–16 | 11,290 | 5,495 | 48.7% | 1,453 |
| 2016–17 | 11,825 | 5,778 | 48.9% | 1,457 |
| 2017–18 | 12,898 | 6,130 | 47.5% | 1,542 |
| 2018–19 | 13,625 | 6,785 | 49.8% | 1,551 |
| 2019–20 | 13,824 | 6,812 | 49.3% | 1,605 |
| 2020–21 | 13,199 | 6,765 | 51.3% | 1,428 |
| 2021–22 | 10,393 | 6,442 | 62% | 1,476 |
| 2022–23 | 10,302 | 6,638 | 64.4% | 1,583 |
| 2023–24 | 11,668 | 7,251 | 62.1% | 1,547 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,536 | 4,196 | 64.2% |
| Men | 5,132 | 3,055 | 59.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–670 | 42% |
| SAT Math | 570–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–31 | 4% |
How The College of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is The College of New Jersey's acceptance rate?
The College of New Jersey's acceptance rate is 62.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,251 admitted of 11,668 applicants).
Is The College of New Jersey test optional?
The College of New Jersey is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to The College of New Jersey?
The College of New Jersey received 11,668 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,251.
What SAT score do you need for The College of New Jersey?
Admitted students at The College of New Jersey typically scored 570–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is The College of New Jersey getting harder to get into?
The College of New Jersey has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 49% in 2014–15 to 62.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.tcnj.edu/.