The College of New Jersey's published cost of attendance is $38,860. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $38,860 |
| Tuition and Fees | $25,752 |
| Room and Board | $14,976 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,214 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $27,646 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,908 |
| $30–48k | $14,028 |
| $48–75k | $22,642 |
| $75–110k | $30,942 |
| $110k+ | $35,222 |
The College of New Jersey's published cost of attendance is $38,860. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $7,908; middle-income families pay around $22,642; higher-income families pay approximately $35,222. Azimuth ranks The College of New Jersey #1068 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. The College of New Jersey's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based aid. The institution's net-price positioning reflects its public tuition base and the aid resources available to meet demonstrated financial need across income levels. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,611; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $72,068, median federal debt of $23,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $263 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $72,068, placing The College of New Jersey in the 73.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $11,516 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing The College of New Jersey in the 17.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks The College of New Jersey #523 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That median earnings figure runs above the $56,249 median at comparable institutions, reflecting a consistent pattern of graduates outperforming peers across a range of fields. The earnings pattern at The College of New Jersey is anchored by Business, which represents 19% of degree output and connects graduates to careers with strong early-career pay. Business Administration stands out as the program combining the largest graduate cohort with strong median earnings, making it a key driver of the institution's overall return profile. Among the highest-earning programs, Business Administration program graduates 261 students with median earnings of $85,978 four years after enrollment — Azimuth ranks Business Administration #46 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions , at 1.3x the national benchmark for the field. Biology, General and Psychology, General also post competitive four-year earnings of $75,531 and $62,397 respectively, with Education (at 16% of graduates) and Engineering (at 9%) rounding out the program mix that supports The College of New Jersey's above-average earnings outcomes across NJ's competitive labor market.
