Costs
In-State
Out-of-State
Since TCNJ is a public university, there are different costs for in-state students and out-of-state students. The sticker price at TCNJ is $35,837 for in-state students in NJ, and $48,144 for out-of-state students. This sticker price includes costs for tuition, books and supplies, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses.
It’s also important to note that the cost of tuition can vary from year to year and students can expect the cost of tuition to rise over your four years in college. With that said, your financial aid will also be recalculated each year which will take into account any tuition increases.
Estimate your net price at The College of New Jersey
If you qualify for financial aid, the price you pay to attend The College of New Jersey could be significantly lower than the sticker price. Try entering your annual family income below to get a rough estimate of your net price at The College of New Jersey.
Keep in mind that this is a very rough estimate, and your actual financial aid package could differ significantly. For a more in-depth estimate, try a Net Price Calculator.
Net Price CalculatorThe College of New Jersey’s 100% Need-Met Guarantee
TCNJ has committed to meeting 100% of applicants’ financial needs. They determine your financial need using the FAFSA and/or CSS Profile, and will ensure that your financial aid package covers any costs you cannot pay.
The College of New Jersey Financial Aid
Students who are applying for financial aid at The College of New Jersey need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA).The FAFSA opens up on October 1st, and students should apply as soon as they can! The FAFSA uses financial information from the prior, prior year which means that you don’t need to wait for the year to end and can use last year’s financial information.
The FAFSA code for The College of New Jersey is 002642.
If you are looking for more information on how to complete the FAFSA, check out our How to Complete the FAFSA Guide.
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Pell Grants at The College of New Jersey
18% of students at The College of New Jersey receive Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (students who have a bachelor’s or professional degree are not eligible). Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to The College of New Jersey.
You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.
Outside Scholarships
TCNJ students can also apply for outside scholarships to fund their education. Outside scholarships are awards that are offered by private and non-profit organizations. If you want to see what outside scholarships you are eligible for, check out these resources:
