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Business Administration and Management, General

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Communication, General

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

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History Teacher Education

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Spanish Language Teacher Education

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Bilingual and Multilingual Education

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Urban Education and Leadership

International and Comparative Education

Special Education and Teaching, General

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

Civil Engineering, General

Computer Engineering, General

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Engineering Science

Mechanical Engineering

English Language and Literature, General

Spanish Language and Literature

Women's Studies

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Public Health, General

Philosophy

Chemistry, General

Physics, General

Psychology, General

International Relations and Affairs

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Economics, General

Visual and Performing Arts, General

Commercial and Advertising Art

Art/Art Studies, General

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Intermedia/Multimedia

Music, General

History, General

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Mathematics, General

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is one of public higher education's great success stories. Boasting over a 90% first-year retention rate and the eighth-highest four-year graduation rate of any public school in the nation, TCNJ produces a successful, engaged student who is truly satisfied with their college experience. Founded in 1855, TCNJ is home to over 7000 undergraduates. The 289-acre campus is located midway between New York City and Philadelphia in the suburban town of Ewing, NJ, about 10 minutes south of Princeton. Over 60% of the students live on campus, and out-of-state students are guaranteed on-campus housing for all four years of study. The residence halls vary in configuration from the freshman towers to suites and townhouse arrangements for upper class students. The College of New Jersey hosts seven schools: Arts and Communication; Business; Humanities and Social Sciences; Education; Engineering; Nursing, Health & Exercise Science; and Science. TCNJ offers over fifty academic majors; the most popular programs are Psychology, Biology, Nursing, Finance, and Marketing. Unique majors include Public Health, Interactive Multimedia (i.e. Game Design), a 7-year accelerated medical program, and 5-year combined Masters programs in Special Education, Deaf Education and Urban Education. The College also offers a unique Self-Designed major option, catering to students who wish to forge their own academic path TCNJ prides itself on personalized and collaborative learning with faculty at the height of their fields; no classes are taught by Teaching Assistants, and the average class size is 23 students. Personalized, rigorous education is one of five "Signature Experiences" that are fully integrated into a TCNJ's students curriculum. The other four are Undergraduate Research, Mentored Internships and Field Experiences; Community-Engaged Learning; Global Engagement; and Leadership Development. TCNJ boasts a phenomenal Division III sports program, having claimed more national championship and runners-up titles than any other school in the country. Over half of all TCNJ students are members of an intramural or club sports team. Students participate in over 250 organizations on campus. TCNJ has vibrant art, music and theater programs, and over 20% of TCNJ students are in a fraternity or sorority.

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