Regional university
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ · Public · 4-year
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.20 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$0
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 6,773 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 61% · Women 39% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 44% |
| Total students | 7,587 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $12,500 |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 34% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 35% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 53% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $69,331 |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $50 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,545 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 24% |
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Nursing | |
| Biological and physical sciences | |
| Business administration | |
| Accounting | |
| Other homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services | |
| Human resources | |
| Other health professions and related clinical sciences | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Social sciences |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Air Transportation, Allied health, Applied mathematics, Criminal justice, Finance, Health administration, Homeland Security, Human services, Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations, Marketing, Other mechanic and repair technologies/technicians.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Liberal arts and general studies | |
| Business | |
| Health professions | |
| Social sciences |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 98% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 88% |
| Students per faculty member | 20 to 1 |
| Endowment per student | $3,549IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN)About 5 miles away · about 10 minutes by car |
| Nearest major airport | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)About 35 miles away |
| Town population | 90,338Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | PhiladelphiaAbout 24 miles away · about 45 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 31°F in January · 76°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Trenton State College, NJ, about 4 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
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- How do Thomas Edison State University’s graduates do?
- The median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $69,331; the median federal debt at graduation is $12,500.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 187046
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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