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The College of New Jersey admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 62%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1140-1340
- ACT (middle 50%): 26-31
The College of New Jersey admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into The College of New Jersey
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1340 or an ACT around 31 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes The College of New Jersey a stronger bet. Below 1140, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is The College of New Jersey a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above The College of New Jersey's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair The College of New Jersey with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into The College of New Jersey?
The College of New Jersey has a 62% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into The College of New Jersey?
The middle 50% of admitted students at The College of New Jersey scored 1140-1340 on the SAT. Scoring above 1340 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1140 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into The College of New Jersey?
The middle 50% of admitted students at The College of New Jersey scored 26-31 on the ACT. Above 31 is strong, below 26 is below the typical admit.
Is The College of New Jersey a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above The College of New Jersey's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.