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Thomas Edison State College
Trenton, NJ
Thomas Edison State, founded in 1972, is a public college serving adult, continuing-education students. Students earn credit through achievement testing, guided study, telecourses, and life and work experience. Its two-acre campus is in downtown Trenton, 35 miles northeast of Philadelphia.
Web Site www.tesc.edu/
Institution Type Public
Coeducational Yes
Undergraduate Students 19,406
Women 8,777 (45.2%)
Men 10,629 (54.8%)
Graduate Students 1,200
ADMISSION
Entrance Difficulty Noncompetitive Overall Admission Rate Not reported Early Action Offered No
Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission
Deadline Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA Not reported
SAT Math Not reported
SAT Critical Reading Not reported
SAT Writing Not reported
ACT Composite Not reported
Selection of Students
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Academic GPA Standardized Tests Essay
Extracurricular Activities
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance Not available
Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,266
Out-of-state: $9,167
Room and Board Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met Not reported
Average Freshman Award Not reported
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates Not reported
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System Continuous
General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Not reported
Regular Class Size Not reported
CAMPUS LIFE
Trenton Population 84,349
Nearest Metropolitan Area Philadelphia
Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot
Sororities Fraternities
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.6% Asian
15.8% Black/African-American 8.5% Hispanic/Latino
1.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.7% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 60.1% White
9.4% Unknown
International Students 0.9% from 68 countries
First-Year Students Returning
Students Graduating Within 4 Years Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported
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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Noncompetitive: Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores.
High School Preparation
High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program College preparatory program is not required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended
Units English
Mathematics Science
Foreign Language Social Studies History
Academic Electives
Examinations
Exam Scores Due in
Admissions Office SAT or ACT
SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Use of SAT/ACT
Essay Not reported
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Address 101 West State Street
City, State, Zip Trenton, NJ 08608-1176
Phone (888) 442-8372
Fax (609) 292-9000
E-mail admissions@tesc.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision
Notification
Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
Application Dates and Fees
Regular AdmissionDeadline Rolling
Application Fee $75
Application Fee Waiver Not available Regular Admission
Notification Not reported Accept Offer of
Admission No set date
Waiting List Used No Defer Admission
Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted
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Application Form
Common Application Not accepted Universal College
Application Not accepted
Electronic Application Available
Other Application Requirements
Interview Not required
Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation
Other Age 21 or older and a high school graduate required for freshmen Financial Need Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record Academic GPA
Standardized Tests Class Rank
Recommendations Essay
Interview
Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work
Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency
Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity
Work Experience
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate Not reported
Women Not reported
Men Not reported
Students Enrolled Not reported
Women Not reported
Men Not reported
Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math Not reported
Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported SAT Critical Reading Not reported Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported
SAT Writing Not reported
Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA Not reported
3.75 and Above Not reported
3.50 - 3.74 Not reported
3.25 - 3.49 Not reported
3.00 - 3.24 Not reported
2.50 - 2.99 Not reported
2.00 - 2.49 Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite Not reported Score of 30 - 36 Not reported Score of 24 - 29 Not reported Score of 18 - 23 Not reported Score of 12 - 17 Not reported Score of 6 - 11 Not reported Score of 5 or Below Not reportedOther Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class RankNational Merit Scholar Not reported Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported
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TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,266
Out-of-state: $9,167 Room and Board Not reported
Books and Supplies $1,698 Other Expenses Not reported Payment Plans Credit card
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
E-mailWeb Site Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
Application DeadlineAward Notification On a rolling basis beginning March 1
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 011648 Free
Institution's own form
PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants Not reported Found to Have Need Not reported Received Financial Aid Not reported Need Fully Met Not reported Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported Average Award Not reported Need-Based Gift Not reported Need-Based
Self-Help Not reported
Merit-Based Gift Not reported Merit-Based Gift Not reported
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants Not reported Found to Have Need Not reported Received Financial Aid Not reported Need Fully Met Not reported Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported Average Award Not reported Need-Based Gift Not reported Need-Based
Self-Help Not reported
Merit-Based Gift Not reported Merit-Based Gift Not reported
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PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Not reported
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates Not reported
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal LoansState Loans Available
Other Loans Private loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, State scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based
Available None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported Creative Arts/
Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas Not reported Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported Special Characteristics
Award Areas Not reported
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported
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FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued
Employment
Work-Study Programs Not reported Average Earnings from
On-Campus Employment
Not reported
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S
Academic Calendar System Continuous
Summer Session Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting Air Traffic Controller Air Transportation, Other
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
Anthropology
Art/Art Studies, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biomedical Technology/Technician
Business Administration and Management, General Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical
Technology/Technologist Computer Science
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Economics, General
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other
English Language and Literature, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Science Environmental Studies Finance, General
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician Foreign Languages and Literatures, General Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
History, General
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Hospitality Administration/Management, General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Human Services, General Humanities/Humanistic Studies International Business/Trade/Commerce Journalism
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music, General
Natural Sciences
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist Operations Management and Supervision Philosophy
Photography
Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General
Public Administration
Public Health Education and Promotion Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician Real Estate
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Religion/Religious Studies
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines Liberal arts/general studies, Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None
Special Programs Accelerated program, Independent study, Student-designed
major
Study Abroad Not offered
Online Degrees Only offers online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Computer Not required
Foreign Language Not required
Math/Science Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing Not available
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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty Not reported
Part-Time Faculty Not reported
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Not reported
Regular Class Size Not reported
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size Not reported
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus Not reported
Holdings
Computing
Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus Not Reported
Internet/E-mail Access Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring Not reported
Services for Learning Disabled Students Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, Master of Science in Human Resource Management, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Management, Master of Public Safety Leadership
Master's Programs of Study
Business Administration and Management--General Educational Leadership and Administration
Human Resources Management Liberal Studies
Nursing--General Public Administration
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reportedDoctoral Programs of Study
Not reported
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LOCATION AND SETTING
Trenton Population 84,349 Nearest Metropolitan
Area Philadelphia
Environment Small city
Campus Size 2 acres
Weather
Temperature 23.4 average low in January, 82.3 average high in September
Rain 122 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus MapNearest Airport 45 mile(s) from campus in Philadelphia
Nearest Bus Station 2 mile(s) from campus in Trenton Nearest Train Station 2 mile(s) from campus in Trenton
HOUSING
College Housing College does not provide housing for students
Types of Housing
Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 100%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available
24-Hour Security Patrols Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Not available
Other security officer from 7 am to 11 pm, local police patrol
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service Not offered
Personal Counseling Not offered
Child Care Not offered
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences MascotSchool Colors
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
SportWOMEN MEN
Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given
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Club Sports
Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
Intramural SportsSTUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations student newspaper Sororities
Fraternities ROTC
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational Yes
All Undergraduates 19,406
Women 8,777 (45.2%)
Men 10,629 (54.8%)
Full-Time Undergraduates 0
Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.6% Asian
15.8% Black/African-American 8.5% Hispanic/Latino
1.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.7% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 60.1% White
9.4% Unknown
International Students 0.9% from 68 countries
Average Age 35
All Graduate Students 1,200
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
Students Graduating Within 4 Years Not reported
Students Graduating Within 5 Years Not reported
Students Graduating Within 6 Years Not reported
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported
Average Starting Salary Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported
Disciplines Pursued Not reported
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