The College of New Jersey
About
Renowned as one of the nation’s premier public liberal arts institutions, The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is best known for delivering a highly rigorous, "public ivy" education with the personalized feel of a private college. Prospective students are drawn to its exceptionally strong School of Business, highly ranked School of Nursing and Health Sciences, and acclaimed programs in education and engineering. What truly sets TCNJ apart is its distinctive commitment to undergraduate-only research, allowing students to collaborate directly with faculty mentors on advanced projects rather than competing with graduate students. This academic excellence is balanced by a vibrant, tight-knit campus culture in Ewing, where students enjoy a collaborative residential community, over 200 student organizations, and a highly successful Division III athletic tradition.
Wikipedia:The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a public university in Ewing Township, New Jersey, United States. It is part of New Jersey's public system of higher education. Established in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ was the first normal school, or teaching college, in the state of New Jersey and the fifth in the United States. It was originally located in Trenton proper and moved to its present location in adjacent Ewing Township during the early to mid-1930s. Since its inception, TCNJ has undergone several name changes, the most recent being the 1996 change from "Trenton State College" to its current name.
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The College of New Jersey accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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