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IPEDS ID: 187222
OPE ID: 01039409
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University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
65 Bergen Street, Room 1441, Newark, New Jersey 07101-1709
General information:  (973) 972-4300
Website:  www.umdnj.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
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus setting:  City: Large
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  7,212 (1,182 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  
3 to 1View note
The student-to-faculty ratio calculated here is not necessarily an accurate reflection of the student experience in UMDNJ programs. More than 50% of undergraduate students at UMDNJ are enrolled in clinical programs jointly administered by UMDNJ and a partner institution. Clinical teaching is carried out on a more one-to-one basis than classroom teaching.
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open-close General Information
Apply Onlinebanweb.umdnj.edu:8090/student/admissionstart.htm
Financial Aidwww.umdnj.edu/studentfinancialaid/index_new_brow.htm
Mission Statement
  The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), the state's university of the health sciences, is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in: the undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and continuing education of health professionals and scientists; the conduct of biomedical, psychosocial, clinical and public health research; health promotion, disease prevention and the delivery of health care; and service to our communities and the entire state. Providing educational, research and service programs at campuses in Camden, New Brunswick/Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains and Stratford, in communities throughout the state, and nationally and internationally through advanced communication and information technologies, UMDNJ seeks to meet the needs of our diverse constituencies and improve the health and quality of life of the citizens of New Jersey and society at large.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Institutions--Medical schools and medical centers
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 less
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education opportunities - undergraduate level
Distance education opportunities - graduate level
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2011Full timePart time
Total faculty1,553887
Instructional1,553887
Research and public service00
Total graduate assistants-0
Instructional-0
Research and public service-0
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Average tuition and fees for academic year2012-2013
Undergraduate student tuition and fees
In-state tuition$10,528
In-state fees$1,855
Out-of-state tuition$15,792
In-state fees$1,855
Graduate student tuition and fees
In-state tuition$12,240
In-state fees$766
Out-of-state tuition$18,324
Out-of-state fees$766
Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
Other alternative tuition plan
open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2010-2011
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid122622%$1,157,916$5,124
Pell grants14314%$524,820$3,670
Federal student loans44443%$4,062,594$9,150
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Net Price
  • This institution did not admit full-time first-time undergraduate-level students in 2010-2011, therefore net price information was not reported.
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2011
Total enrollment7,212
Undergraduate enrollment1,182
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment269
Graduate enrollment6,030
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 69% Part-time: 31%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 16% Female: 84%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 8% Black or African American: 12% Hispanic/Latino: 10% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0% White: 46% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 22% Non-resident alien: 2%
Undergraduate Student Age
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 24% 25 and over: 76% Age unknown: 0%
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 67% Part-time: 33%
open-close Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2012-2013): $75
  • This institution does not admit full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, therefore admission information was not reported.
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 (Number of awards conferred) 2011-2012
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorUndergraduate
Certificate		Postgraduate
Certificate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
  • d identifies programs and award levels that are offered as a distance education program. For program category totals, d is shown if one or more programs in the category are offered as a distance education program.
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology--14--
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other-----1
Biostatistics--1---
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology--515--
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other--79--
Neuroscience---14--
Pharmacology--18-1
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other--26--
Toxicology--13--
Category total--1859-2
Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering--313--
Category total--313--
Health Professions and Related Programs
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other-29--7d-
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist----3-
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist--12d5d--
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other-4020613-1
Dental Assisting/Assistant----4-
Dental Clinical Sciences, General--19---
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist32-----
Dentistry---111--
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician----3-
Dietetic Technician----4-
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other-----16
Endodontics/Endodontology-----5
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator-10----
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other--4--3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General-39d15d6d--
Health/Health Care Administration/Management--8d6--
Medical Informatics--11d6d--
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist--1d---
Medicine---333--
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist----3-
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery-----2
Nursing Science-30820033-3
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology---1--
Orthodontics/Orthodontology-----5
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy---109--
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics-----6
Periodontics/Periodontology-----3
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other--8d---
Physical Therapy/Therapist---88--
Physician Assistant--37---
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology-----3
Public Health, General--8515-11
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other101526d---
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist41-----
Category total83441d632d726d24d58
Grand total834416537982460
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
  • No varsity sports data reported for this institution.
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Middle States Commission on Higher Education(!)7/1/1979 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses1/26/1976 -  Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Endodontics12/12/1969 -  Accredited
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)12/12/1969 -  Accredited
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics12/11/1970 -  Accredited
Pediatric Dentistry5/8/1974 -  Accredited
Periodontics12/6/1974 -  Accredited
Prosthodontics12/6/1974 -  Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) - Professional programs for the physical therapist2/13/1980 -  Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels10/29/2011 -  Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels10/29/2011 -  Accredited
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the certificate, master's, or doctoral degree level5/25/2004 -  Accredited
Council on Education for Public Health
Public Health (PHG) - Graduate schools of public health9/18/1986 -  Accredited
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree7/1/1958 -  Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs(!)6/1/1993 - 9/30/2009Resigned
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program(!)4/1/1994 - 12/31/2010Resigned
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program(!)3/1/1997 - 12/31/2010Resigned
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2011 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200920102011
Illegal weapons possession001
Drug law violations001
Liquor law violations000
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200920102011
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations000
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible000
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery233
Aggravated assault153
Burglary620
Motor vehicle theft247
Arson000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible000
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery001
Aggravated assault000
Burglary000
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • 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 Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year2009
Default rate1.4%
Number in default15
Number in repayment1,069
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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