ROTC at The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ · public
Yes, through cross-town: The College of New Jersey students join Army ROTC at Princeton University and Air Force ROTC at Rutgers University.
Cross-town & partner options
The College of New Jersey students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 23.6 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
Army ROTCCross-town · 8.4 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Princeton University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at The College of New Jersey in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 7.6 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men68%
- White66%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 62% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,140–1,340 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 26–31 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $19,632 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $25,752 |
| Average net price | $27,646 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 86% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from The College of New Jersey. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
The College of New Jersey has 7,105 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: The College of New Jersey takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $4,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at The College of New Jersey: FAQ
Does The College of New Jersey have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: The College of New Jersey students join Army ROTC at Princeton University and Air Force ROTC at Rutgers University.
Which ROTC branches can The College of New Jersey students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Princeton University, 8 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Rutgers University, 24 mi).
Is ROTC at The College of New Jersey on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at The College of New Jersey and train with the unit at Princeton University and Rutgers University.
School links and location
These links belong to The College of New Jersey. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
tcnj.edu
- Admissions
admissions.tcnj.edu
- Apply
admissions.tcnj.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.tcnj.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Ewing, NJ 08628
IPEDS UNITID: 187134
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