Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ 08608
About Thomas Edison State University
Thomas Edison State University is a public research university in Trenton, New Jersey, serving roughly 6,707 students. Thomas Edison State University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $6,838 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $69,331 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Versus the New Jersey median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $69,331.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Edison State University | $6,838 | — | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| New Jersey (state median) | $12,950 | $11,024 | 84 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Thomas Edison State University really?
Key findings
- Thomas Edison State University charges 24% above the national public median tuition ($6,838).
- Versus the New Jersey median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
Thomas Edison State University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $6,838
Finding Thomas Edison State University charges 24% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $6,838. That is 24% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the New Jersey median ($12,950), sticker tuition is about 0.5×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.6×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Thomas Edison State University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Thomas Edison State University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Thomas Edison State University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$6,838
Out-of-state tuition
$8,856
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $27,352. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Thomas Edison State University is known for
Top program completions
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other438
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies359
- Business Administration and Management, General246
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse115
- Biological and Physical Sciences104
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Thomas Edison State University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Thomas Edison State University is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Thomas Edison State University.
Campus
Location
Trenton, NJ
City / state
- ZIP
- 08608
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, tuition is 29% below the median for Town campuses.
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Size
Enrollment
6,707
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 9,676
- Graduate
- 769
- Full-time share
- 2%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$12,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 23.67%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Thomas Edison State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Thomas Edison State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Thomas Edison State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,700 | $8,395 | — |
| 2014 | $5,871 | $8,647 | — |
| 2015 | $6,135 | $9,036 | — |
| 2016 | $6,350 | $9,352 | — |
| 2017 | $7,300 | $9,820 | — |
| 2018 | $7,519 | $9,967 | — |
| 2019 | $7,926 | $9,856 | — |
| 2020 | $7,182 | $9,278 | — |
| 2021 | $7,182 | $9,342 | — |
| 2022 | $7,372 | $9,556 | — |
| 2023 | $6,638 | $8,598 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Thomas Edison State University reported total enrollment of about 6,707 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 61% male and 39% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (42.7%), Hispanic or Latino (16.5%), and Black or African American (16.0%). About 23.67% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
2.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Thomas Edison State University in 2024 is 6,707 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,676 students. Graduate enrollment is about 769 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Thomas Edison State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 80% male / 20% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 44% male / 56% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 56% male / 44% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Thomas Edison State University graduates earn a median of $69,331 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Thomas Edison State University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $69,331. Median federal loan debt: $12,500.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Thomas Edison State University graduates report median earnings of $69,331 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Thomas Edison State University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (49 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Thomas Edison State University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Thomas Edison State University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Thomas Edison State University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$10.9M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- New Jersey median 0.70× the median ($15.5M)
- Mid East median 0.26× the median ($42.6M)
- U.S. median 0.41× the median ($26.4M)
- New Jersey median 0.69× the median ($5,117)
- Mid East median 0.22× the median ($16,427)
- U.S. median 0.29× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: N/A
- New Jersey median 0.00× the median ($7,319)
- Mid East median 0.00× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 0.00× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Thomas Edison State University at a glance
Thomas Edison State University
Thomas Edison State University is a public institution in Trenton, NJ, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesBusiness Administration and Management, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian42.7%Hispanic or Latino16.5%Black or African American16.0%
Schools near Thomas Edison State University
Other campuses in Trenton, NJ when available, plus nearby institutions in New Jersey.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within New Jersey, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas Edison State University located?
Thomas Edison State University is located in Trenton, NJ.
What is Thomas Edison State University's tuition?
Thomas Edison State University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $6,838 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How much does Thomas Edison State University cost?
Reported tuition is $6,838 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,170 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Thomas Edison State University?
Thomas Edison State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,676 students, White (42.7%), Hispanic or Latino (16.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Thomas Edison State University?
About 44.5% of students at Thomas Edison State University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Thomas Edison State University earn?
Median earnings are $65,570 six years after entry and $69,331 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Thomas Edison State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,500.
Is Thomas Edison State University public or private?
Thomas Edison State University is a public institution located in Trenton, NJ.
Is Thomas Edison State University an HBCU?
No. Thomas Edison State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Thomas Edison State University a tribal college?
No. Thomas Edison State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Thomas Edison State University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Thomas Edison State University does not meet that proxy (reported share 16.5%).
Is Thomas Edison State University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Thomas Edison State University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.