School Overview
Thomas Edison State University is one of the first schools in the United States designed specifically for adults. The university offers several flexible learning opportunities, including online courses and programs in more than 100 different areas of study.
Thomas Edison State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | |
| Website: | www.tesu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.tesu.edu/809.php |
| Address: | 111 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08608 |
| Setting: | Not available |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 12,489 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 0 (0% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $6,350 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $9,352 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | % |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $0 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Thomas Edison State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Thomas Edison State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 2 | 2 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 20 | 12 | 18 | 10 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Thomas Edison State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $6,350 |
| Out-of-state | $9,352 |
| Books and supplies | $1,698 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,024 |
| Out-of-state | $12,024 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 0 | % | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 0 | % | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | % | $0 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,254 | 10% | $2,582 |
| Federal student loans | 1,514 | 12% | $6,727 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Thomas Edison State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Thomas Edison State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 0 | 0 | 0 | Percent admitted | % | % | % |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | % | % | % |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Thomas Edison State University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 12,489 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 11,701 |
| Graduate enrollment | 788 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Thomas Edison State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
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