Thomas Edison State Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,838
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,707 2.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 44.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 10.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,676
- Room & Board: $5,170 annual estimate
Thomas Edison State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Thomas Edison State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Thomas Edison State University?
Thomas Edison State University is located in Trenton, NJ (ZIP 08608).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Thomas Edison State University public or private?
Thomas Edison State University is a Public institution.
How much does Thomas Edison State University cost?
Published tuition: $6,838 in-state, $8,856 out-of-state.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $27,352.
How big is Thomas Edison State University?
Total enrollment: 6,707 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,676 students.
Graduate enrollment: 769 students.
About 2% enroll full-time in our extract.
What do graduates of Thomas Edison State University earn?
Median earnings: $65,570 six years after entry; $69,331 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,500.
23.67% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Thomas Edison State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (438 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (359 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (246 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (115 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (104 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (78 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (65 completions)
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other (54 completions)
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other (42 completions)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General (37 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Thomas Edison State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show median earnings $69,331 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,838
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Thomas Edison State University was $6,838.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 Thomas Edison State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$27,352 4-Year In-State Tuition
$35,424 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$5,170 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,708 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$54,832 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Thomas Edison State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
24.18% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 42.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Thomas Edison State University.
Return on Investment
$12,500 Median Student Debt
$69,331 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.03% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Thomas Edison State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 49 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 438 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 359 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 246 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 115 completions
5. Biological and Physical Sciences: 104 completions
6. Social Sciences, General: 78 completions
7. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 65 completions
8. Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other: 54 completions
9. Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other: 42 completions
Most popular programs at Thomas Edison State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Thomas Edison State University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Thomas Edison State University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: N/A
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Thomas Edison State University is a public institution located in Trenton, NJ, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 6,707 students. Student body composition includes White (42.7%), Hispanic or Latino (16.5%), Black or African American (16.0%). Approximately 23.67% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Trenton, NJ 08608
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Thomas Edison State University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas Edison State University located?
Thomas Edison State University is located in Trenton, NJ.
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
- New Jersey college costs
- New Jersey colleges by ROI
- Trenton, New Jersey city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Jersey
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.