The College of New Jersey

The College of New Jersey Is Recognized Nationally for a Strong Commitment to Excellence

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective academic institution that exemplifies the best in public higher education. It is consistently recognized nationally for being one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation.

Barron's Profiles of American Colleges has ranked TCNJ as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation. “U.S. News & World Report” has rated TCNJ as the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country.  Money Magazine has named the College of New Jersey the top value in public institutions in the 5,000-10,000 student category.  And in 2006 the school was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor afforded to less than 10 percent of all colleges and universities in the United States.

Targeted Academic Programs Prepare Students for Success at the College of New Jersey

The College of New Jersey's faculty and staff work with teacher-scholars, alumni, board members, and exceptional students to create a diverse community of learners and doers who are dedicated to open exchange and free inquiry, as well as excellence in teaching, creativity, scholarship, and citizenship.

The college strives to prepare students for excellence in their chosen fields by creating, preserving, and transmitting knowledge, arts, and wisdom.

TCNJ is proud of its public service mandate to educate leaders of New Jersey and the United States, and the college exemplifies the transformative power of education in a highly competitive institution.

Core Beliefs Are Fundamental to an Unwavering Academic Mission

The College of New Jersey is committed to providing students with a seamless, engaging educational environment characterized by academic freedom, creative expression, critical thinking, and intellectual inquiry.

By preparing students to be successful, ethical, and visionary leaders in a multicultural, highly technological, and increasingly global world, The College of NJ demonstrates its belief that education in the service of human welfare is the ultimate goal of academics. Students are provided with facilities, programs, services, and amenities that enhance opportunities for formal and informal interaction in a living-learning environment that is enriched and enlivened by diversity.

TCNJ Empowers Students and Prepares them for Academic and Professional Achievement Through Five Signature Experiences

TCNJ's curriculum is built around five key experiences which permeate every major within seven prestigious academic schools. Small classes prioritizing discussion and inquiry create a Personalized, Rigorous, and Collaborative Learning Environment where students and faculty work side by side in developing skills and applying concepts. Undergraduate Research, Mentored Internships, and Field Experiences give TCNJ students opportunities to get out of the classroom, develop their professional skillsets, and discover exhilarating career paths and academic endeavors. Passion for civic responsibility and a commitment to Community Engaged Learning ensures that TCNJ graduates enter the professional world as top-notch scholars and citizens. Opportunities for Global Engagement found on the TCNJ Campus and facilitated through internationally recognized Study Abroad programs allow students to expand their internal scope and frame their academic goals and achievements in a truly global context. Finally, academic and extracurricular programs designed to foster Leadership Development help students build confidence and decision-making skills which they will need to solve the problems of tomorrow and build a brighter future for all of us.

At the College of New Jersey, Athletics Successes Mirror Academic Achievements

The exemplary scholarship of students in the classroom at the College of New Jersey is mirrored by the success of varsity student-athletes. TCNJ has established itself as one of the nation's most successful Division III (non-athletic scholarship) programs.

Since 1979, the College of New Jersey has earned over 40 Division III titles in seven different sports, and has produced over 50 Division III Academic All-Americans. The school's accomplishments as a leader in women's sports are even more impressive. Since NCAA Championships were first initiated for women in 1981, only TCNJ has won more than 30 Division III team championships.