The College of New Jersey: what international applicants need

What are The College of New Jersey's application deadlines for 2026–27?

The College of New Jersey has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, and Regular Decision on February 1, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is The College of New Jersey's acceptance rate?

62.3% for students who started in fall 2024: The College of New Jersey admitted 7,952 of its 12,766 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does The College of New Jersey require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. The College of New Jersey requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for The College of New Jersey?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 570–670 in Math and 570–670 in Reading and Writing (39% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 26–31.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is The College of New Jersey's application fee for international students?

The College of New Jersey's application fee is $65 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does The College of New Jersey accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. The College of New Jersey accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does The College of New Jersey accept?

The College of New Jersey doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does The College of New Jersey require?

The College of New Jersey doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does The College of New Jersey require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. The College of New Jersey requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a portfolio, for some programs or for all applicants: check its site.

How many international students does The College of New Jersey have?

68 of The College of New Jersey's 7,435 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.9%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does The College of New Jersey cost for international students?

The College of New Jersey is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $25,752 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $19,632). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $14,976. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $46,278 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does The College of New Jersey give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, The College of New Jersey gave institutional scholarships or grants to 13 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25 Source