The College of New Jersey

    Ewing, NJ · Public · Master's university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1140–1340
    Median ~1240
    Acceptance rate
    62%
    Enrollment
    7,105
    ACT middle 50%
    26–31

    How TCNJ compares

    • The ~1240 SAT midpoint ranks #112 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #2 of 6 in NJ.
    • Its 62% acceptance rate is more selective than 57% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 10 points toward Math (640 Math vs 630 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($73,323) are $10,257 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $6,120 more per year than in-state students ($25,752 vs $19,632).
    National SAT rank
    #112 of 197
    SAT rank in NJ
    #2 of 6
    More selective than
    57% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$10,257

    What the numbers say about TCNJ

    • The reported middle 50% spans 200 points, from 1140 to 1340. A planning score near or above 1380 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 630 Reading and Writing and 640 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 62% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 86% completion rate and $73,323 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1240 SAT scorePlan for a 1400Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $19,632
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $25,752
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $73,323
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    86%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1140 and 1340. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1380 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1340 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1240 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1140 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1340

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1140–1330

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1140

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to TCNJ's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    St. John's University-New YorkQueens, NY1150–134083%
    University of ArizonaTucson, AZ1150–142086%
    University of DallasIrving, TX1120–137053%
    University of HoustonHouston, TX1160–134074%
    Kettering UniversityFlint, MI1160–133079%
    University of South FloridaTampa, FL1130–132043%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for TCNJ?

    The College of New Jersey's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1140–1340, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1380 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is TCNJ's acceptance rate?

    The College of New Jersey's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 62%.

    How much does it cost to attend TCNJ?

    In-state tuition is approximately $19,632 and out-of-state is approximately $25,752. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is TCNJ test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check The College of New Jersey's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.tcnj.edu