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IPEDS ID: 187046
OPE ID: 02192200
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Thomas Edison State College
101 W State St, Trenton, New Jersey 08608-1176
General information:  (609) 984-1100
Website:  www.tesc.edu
Type:  4-year, Public
Awards offered:  One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus setting:  City: Small
Campus housing:  No
Student population:  17,369 (16,797 undergraduate)
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.tesc.edu/admissions/admissions.php
Financial Aidwww.tesc.edu/858.php
Apply Onlinewww.tesc.edu/809.php
Mission Statement
  www.tesc.edu/aboutus/529.php
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or lessView note
Thomas Edison State College adheres to the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The College provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified students who disclose and verify their disability to the College.
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance learning opportunities
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Credit Accepted
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state$4,555$4,397$4,178
Out-of-state$6,520$6,247$5,927
Books and supplies$1,670$1,606$1,560
Living arrangement
Off Campus
Room and board$3,449$3,000$3,000
Other$101$500$500
Off Campus with Family
Other$500$500$500
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
In-state
Off Campus$9,775$9,503$9,238
Off Campus with Family$6,725$6,503$6,238
Out-of-state
Off Campus$11,740$11,353$10,987
Off Campus with Family$8,690$8,353$7,987
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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  • The estimated price does not include room and board, books and supplies, &c. (where applicable) and is based on typical tuition and fees figures listed above. Tuition and fees may vary by program. Please contact this institution for detailed price information.
  • Tuition inflation rate estimates for this school are based on the 3 years of data shown in the student expenses section.
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  • Thomas Edison State College is a nonresidential college and enrolls adult students at a distance; the average age of the enrolled students is 35 years old. Off campus expenses listed are approximate estimates and are for illustrative purposes only. Actual living expenses will vary depending on the student.
Alternative Tuition Plans
  • No alternative tuition plans are offered by this institution.
  • Students may choose from two tuition plans: the Comprehensive Tuition Plan, or Enrolled Options Plan. The Comprehensive Tuition Plan covers up to 36 credits of Thomas Edison State College courses or TECEP® examinations, as well as credits earned through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and credit transfer evaluations for courses taken at other regionally accredited institutions that are applied toward a Thomas Edison State College degree. For those students who want or need only to choose certain components of the plan, the College offers the Enrolled Options Plan. With this plan enrolled students are required to pay the Annual Enrollment Tuition and the Technology Services Fee plus the per credit hour costs of the courses, TECEP examinations, or PLA method selected. Please note, separate tuition rates apply for students in the School of Nursing and students affiliated with our corporate or military partners. For further information on the tuition plans, please go to www.tesc.edu.
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Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$1,360,898
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant826
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2008
Total enrollment17,369
Undergraduate enrollment16,797
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment6,384
Graduate enrollment572
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 0% Part-time: 100%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 63% Female: 37%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 1% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 3% Black or African American: 16% Hispanic/Latino: 8% White: 60% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 11% Non-resident alien: 2%
Undergraduate Student Age
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 10% 25 and over: 89% Age unknown: 1%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 0% Part-time: 100%
open-close Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $75
  • This institution has an open admission policy. Contact the institution for more information.
  • To apply to an undergraduate program at Thomas Edison State College, you must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Applicants under the age of 21 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis, or if they are a member of a special population such as a corporate partner or member of the U.S. military. See www.tesc.edu for more information.
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
  • This institution did not admit full-time first-time undergraduate-level students in the cohort year, therefore graduation rate information was not reported.
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramAssociateBachelorMasterCertificate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Accounting-35--
Business Administration and Management, General1178521
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other21---
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other8---
Business/Commerce, General11---
Finance, General-7--
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General-3184
Marketing/Marketing Management, General-19--
Operations Management and Supervision-2--
Category total41272605
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer and Information Sciences, General----
Category total----
Education
Education, General---7
Category total---7
Engineering technologies/technicians
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other176---
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician----
Category total176---
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other85---
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other-21--
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist1---
Nursing, Other---1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)-71--
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other---3
Category total8692-4
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies-644--
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies109---
Category total109644--
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other31---
Category total31---
Military technologies
Military Technologies11---
Category total11---
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Biological and Physical Sciences-103--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other3740920-
Category total3751220-
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other----
Category total----
Public administration and social service professions
Human Services, General158--
Category total158--
Security and protective services
Security and Protective Services, Other---4
Category total---4
Social sciences
Social Sciences, General-337--
Category total-337--
Grand total4921,9158020
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
  • No varsity sports data reported for this institution.
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education1/1/1977 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels4/25/2009 -  Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels4/25/2009 -  Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program9/1/1990 -  Accredited
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations000
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible000
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault000
Burglary001
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loan$2,631
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loan$3,691
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate5.5%3.7%2.1%
Number in default383018
Number in repayment686810837
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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