Spotlight on The College of New Jersey

Today's spotlight takes us to Ewing, New Jersey, a suburb of the state capital, Trenton. The College of New Jersey is one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an acceptance rate below 50%, seven schools, and over 50 degree programs, the college can boast of both strong students and wide-ranging academic opportunities.

New Jersey has higher tuition than most states, but The College of New Jersey often makes up the difference with financial aid. Also, both in-state and out-of-state students will find that the price tag is still significantly lower than comparable private liberal arts colleges.

The College of New Jersey has remarkable success providing a high quality of student life. The 83% six-year graduation rate and high freshman retention rate are well above the norm for both public and private colleges.

If you'd like to learn more about The College of New Jersey, check out the College of New Jersey profile and visit the official College of New Jersey website. If you're familiar with The College of New Jersey, please share your thoughts.

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