The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)

Black Pinpoint PO Box 7718 Office of Undergraduate Admissions | Ewing, NJ | 08628-0718

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

A strong liberal arts curriculum forms the core of an education at the beautiful College of New Jersey, where almost 7,000 undergraduates can choose from more than 50 programs spread across the college's seven schools. All courses take "a meticulous approach" to the subject at hand, and the small class sizes "foster close relationships between students and professors," contributing to the college's incredibly high retention rate. The programs here are well-respected and each major provides "a great foundation for people who may look for jobs right out of college." Professional development seminars are "typically packed," and "the competition for on-campus interviews for internships is incredible." TCNJ is a college where students can expect "academic rigor and opportunities to take part in multiple organizations, research, and to grow," but, ultimately, "the college is what a person can make of it."

The professors at TCNJ are "always welcoming and friendly" and "intend to help with any questions or problems a student has." They "put in the effort to help the student succeed," and "programs are very fleshed out and rigorous," as well as being "able to prepare us very well for our careers." Within majors like engineering, nursing, and the sciences, "there is little room to slack off," but all who go here find "a fair balance of academic life with socialness, athletics, or relaxing time." Students also "tend to engage fully in supplementary programs (i.e., lecture, awareness, volunteer, celebratory, or other campus events) often affiliated with their major."

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
12,766
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Acceptance Rate
62%

Deadlines

Early Decision
November 1
Regular
February 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
570 - 670

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
570 - 670

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1140 - 1230

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
26 - 31

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Class Rank

Non-Academic

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Extracurricular Activities
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Volunteer Work

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition (Public, In-State)
$15,294
Tuition (Public, Out-of-State)
$21,414
Required Fees
$4,346
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Approximate Expenses per Year
$5,546
Approximate Expenses per Year (In-State)
$20,840
Approximate Expenses per Year (Out-of-State)
$26,960

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05. Academics

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Student : Faculty
14 : 1
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Total Faculty
804
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Terminal Degree
387

Faculty

Women
418
Men
386
Minority
162
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
76%
Graduate in 5 years
84%
Graduate in 6 years
85%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

What students say:

For the most part, the students here are "very driven to do their work and get good grades." Although students' opinions on how diverse the campus is vary, everyone "still gets along and accepts each other." Students at TCNJ create "a community of support that allow each other to grow academically and socially." There's "a real sense of school spirit and camaraderie" and inclusivity, and "we don't have a cliquey feeling or vibe." The college features "several organizations dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community" as well as organizations supporting "multiple different ethnic communities." While the school has multiple sports teams, the student body is "generally not interested in sports," and "all games, with the exception of Homecoming, are sparsely attended."

Gender

55% female45% male

Out of State

5% are out
of state
95% are
in-state

Students

98% are
full time
2% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
7,435
Foreign Countries Represented
32

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.03%
Asian
10.34%
Black
5.87%
Hispanic
17.79%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0.04%
White
58.58%
Two or more races
2.98%
Unknown
3.53%
International
0.83%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

What students say:

The TCNJ campus is "very beautiful and very unified," and students can walk everywhere (first-years aren't allowed to have cars). Students typically have Wednesdays off, during which time they schedule meetings with professors, attend a study group, or just relax. Students have plenty of activities to fill their day like "going to the gym, fishing, running, sleeping, watching a movie, ice cream party, [visiting] friends, [or] extra readings." Greek life is popular at TCNJ, and "there are always philanthropy events to go to." The College Union Board "does a lot of weekend and daily programming for students," including "Lions Latenight" which hosts weekly movies in the Student Center and "events for students to get free stuff." Though some facilities are in need at least of a face-lift, the "housing has improved in some on-campus residential buildings and more will be renovated in the upcoming several years." The suburban setting means that "many people do go home during the weekend." Campus is only about thirty minutes away from Philadelphia, meaning that those who do stick around on weekends are close to "malls, restaurants, and movie theaters, which are all easily accessible through the highway nearby." Dorm living is popular, and students "often have movie and game board nights in their own dorms/ apartments."

Undergraduates living on campus
44%
First-Year students living on campus
83%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Grecia Montero
Executive Director Admissions and Enrollment Management
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Admissions - Trenton Hall P.O. Box 7718 Ewing, NJ 08628
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609-771-2131

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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609-771-2131

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
2 hours

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact the academic department or athletics department to arrange a visit with faculty or coaches.
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

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On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
At the begining of every tour

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Only offered to admitted students

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

AREA TRANSPORTATION CENTERS Air: Trenton Mercer Airport: 800/644-3562 Newark International Airport Directions from Newark: Take AirTrain airport shuttle/monorail to Newark International Airport Station. From the Station take NJ Transit to Trenton Train Station. Cost: $12.35-$12.65 one way. Philadelphia International Airport Directions from Philadelphia: Take Septa Transit R1 train to 30th Street Station. From 30th Street take Septa Transit R7 train to Trenton Train Station. Cost: $9-10 one way. John F. Kennedy International Airport Directions from JFK: Take Subway train "A" to New York Penn Station. From the Station take NJ Transit train to Trenton Train Station. Cost: $11.00-$12.00 one way. Rail: Trenton Station: Amtrak: 800/872-7245 NJ Transit: 800/772-2222 Directions to TCNJ from Trenton: From Trenton Train Station a taxi is $12.50 to the TCNJ Campus, and will take 10 minutes, or take NJ Transit Bus #601 to TCNJ which costs $1.10 and will take approximately 20 minutes. Bus: NJ Transit-Mercer: 800/772-2222


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Directions to the Campus From I-80 Take I-80 East to the U.S. 206/Route 183 exit. Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto US 206. Take the I-287 South ramp toward Somerville (I-78)/Princeton. Merge onto I-287 South. Take the US 202 South/US 206 South exit. See directions below from *Continue on US 202 South. From the New York State Thruway Take the New York State Thruway/I-87 South. Take the I-287 South/Route 17 South exit. Merge onto I-287 South. Take the US 202 South/US 206 South exit. *Continue on US 202 South. At the Flemington Circle, continue on US 202/31 South. Exit US 202/31 onto Route 31 South (Trenton). Follow Route 31 South until the entrance to the College (about 1.5 miles past the junction of I-95, left at the third traffic light). From I-95 South (Delaware/Philadelphia International Airport) Using I-95 North, continue into Pennsylvania, through Philadelphia. Continue on I-95 North into New Jersey. Take exit 4 (Route 31/Pennington Road). Bear to the right off the exit ramp, you will be traveling south on Route 31. At the third traffic light (about 1.5 miles), make a left into the College entrance. From I-295 South (Camden/South Jersey) Take I-295 North (becomes I-95 South) to exit 4. Turn left at the exit ramp onto Pennington Road/Route 31 South toward Ewing. At the fourth traffic light (about 1.5 miles), make a left into the College entrance. From Route 78 (Easton, PA and the West) Take Route 78 East into New Jersey. Continue to exit 17 (Route 31 South/Flemington and Trenton). Continue south on Route 31 into the Flemington Circle. Take Route 202/31 South. Exit at Route 31 South (Trenton). Follow Route 31 South until the entrance to the College (about 1.5 miles past the junction of I-95, left at the fourth traffic light). From the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Pittsburgh, PA and Ohio) Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike/I-276 East to the Philadelphia/US 1 exit. Keep left at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto US 1 North Lincoln Highway. Stay straight to go onto US 1 North. Take the I-95 North exit toward Trenton. Merge onto Delaware Expressway/I-95 North. Proceed into New Jersey. Take exit 4 (Route 31/Pennington Road). Bear to the right off the exit ramp, you will be traveling south on Route 31. At the fourth traffic light (about 1.5 miles), make a left into the College entrance. From Long Island Take the Verrazano Bridge to Staten Island. Stay on 278 West to Goethals Bridge. After crossing the bridge, take first exit for 95 South (NJ Turnpike). Follow directions from NJ Turnpike below. From U.S. Route 1 (New Brunswick and North) Using Route 1, travel south and take the I-95 South exit toward Philadelphia. Take exit 4 (Route 31/Pennington Road). Turn left at the exit ramp onto Pennington Road/Route 31 South toward Ewing. At the fourth traffic light (about 1.5 miles), make a left into the College entrance. From the New Jersey Turnpike (Newark International Airport and North) Using the New Jersey Turnpike, travel south to exit 7A, Trenton and Shore Points. Follow signs toward Trenton onto I-195 West. Follow signs marked 295 Princeton/Camden. Exit at “I-295 North/Route 1/95 South/Princeton.” Continue on I-295 (becomes I-95 South) to exit 4. Turn left at the exit ramp onto Pennington Road/Route 31 South toward Ewing. At the fourth traffic light (about 1.5 miles), make a left into the College entrance. From the Atlantic City Expressway Take the Atlantic City Expressway West (toward PA). The expressway ends at Route 42. Follow Route 42 North to I-295 North. Continue on I-295 North (becomes I-95 South) to exit 4. Turn left at the exit ramp onto Pennington Road/Route 31 South toward Ewing. At the fourth traffic light (about 1.5 miles), make a left into the College entrance. From The College entrance Make a right onto the main access loop around campus. The information booth is on the left in front of Paul Loser Hall.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotels SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Ewing/PrincetonSouth (1.8 miles from campus) I-95 Exit 4 (Rt 31/Pennington Road South) GPS use 2250 Pennington Road & follow Charles Ewing Blvd 1000 Charles Ewing Boulevard Ewing, NJ 08628 (609) 530-0900 www.ewingspringhill.com Courtyard Marriott-Ewing Hopewell (2.5 miles from campus) 360 Scotch Road Trenton, NJ 08628 Phone 609-716-9100 Fax 609-716-8745 www.courtyardprinceton.com Element Ewing Hopewell (2.5 miles from campus) 1000 Sam Weinroth Road East Ewing, New Jersey 08628 (609) 671-0050 www.elementhotels.com Trenton Marriott at Lafayette Yard (4 miles from campus) 1 West Lafayette Street Trenton, NJ 08608 (609) 421-4000 Inn at Glencairn Bed & Breakfast (5 miles from campus) 3301 Lawrenceville Road Princeton, NJ 08540 (609) 497-1737 www.innatglencairn.com Chauncey Conference Center (5 miles from campus) Rosedale Road Princeton, NJ 08541 (609) 921-3600 (800) 422-6338 http://www.ahl-chauncey.com/ Comfort Inn (6 miles from campus) R3270 U.S. Route 1 & Quaker Bridge Mall Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 (609) 896-3700 http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-lawrenceville-new_jersey-NJ216 Red Roof Inn (6 miles from campus) 3203 US Route 1 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 (609) 896-3388 http://www.redroof.com/ Hyatt Place Princeton (8 Miles from campus) 3565 U.S. Route 1 Princeton, NJ 08540 (609) 720-0200 (800) 833-1516 http://princeton.place.hyatt.com/ Courtyard by Marriott (8.5 miles from campus) 3815 U.S. Route 1 and Mapleton Road Princeton, NJ 08540 609-716-7662 (800) 222-1131 http://www.marriott.com/courtyard/travel.mi Howard Johnson Inn (9 miles from campus) Route 1 South Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 (609) 896-1100 http://www.hojo.com/HowardJohnson/control/home Carnegie Center Princeton Hyatt (9 miles from campus) 102 Carnegie Center US Route 1 Princeton, NJ 08542 (609) 987-1234 http://www.princeton.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Men's Sports (Lions)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Football
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Wrestling

Women's Sports (Lions)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

11. Housing & Activities

Campus Housing Options

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Coed
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International Student
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Theme Housing
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Wellness Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Megan Guiry
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
230
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
14
Number of Religious Organizations
6
Join a fraternity
21%
Join a sorority
16%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Princeton University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Rutgers University

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
No
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes

Green rating

87/99

Food budget spent on local/organic food

71%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Bike Share
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Car Sharing Program
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Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
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School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
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School Developed Bicycle Plan
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CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Dell, Apple, Epson, HP

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Application DeadlinesOct 1
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Notification DateJun 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$15,835
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,722
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,270
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
59%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$39,965
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$15,835
Financial aid provided to international students
No

Scholarships and Grants Available

01 - College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Federal Pell
03 - Federal SEOG
04 - Private Scholarships
05 - State Scholarships/Grants

Loans Available

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
03 - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
04 - Federal Nursing Loans
05 - State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

What students say:

With its strong academic focus, The College of New Jersey produces “successful and prepared graduates.” Professors “often email students with internship…opportunities,” and students praise the plethora of internships available and the study abroad options, which help connect them to the global job market. The school’s Career Center puts on events such as the Fall Engineering and Computer Science Networking Event, the Fall Opportunities Fair, and Industry Networking Days. Its many employer-partnerships feed into a robust and organized recruitment program. Students can access available job opportunities via Handshake and apply for paid micro-internships to flesh out their experience. According to one Political Science major, students “think about their futures here at TCNJ, and they’re always wondering what the next step will be” when it comes to jobs or graduate school. According to PayScale.com, 50 percent of College of New Jersey graduates would describe their careers as helping to improve the world, with a median starting salary of $70,500.

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
76%
Graduate in 5 years
84%
Graduate in 6 years
85%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Services
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.

  • African-American/Black Studies.
  • Women's Studies.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Marketing.
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04 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Communication, General.
  • Journalism.
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06 EDUCATION.

  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education, General.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Health Teacher Education.
  • History Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Physics Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
  • Urban Education and Leadership.
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07 ENGINEERING.

  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
  • Civil Engineering, General.
  • Computer Engineering, General.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Engineering Science.
  • Mechanical Engineering.
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08 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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10 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Nursing Science.
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies.
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
  • Public Health, General.
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11 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
  • Statistics, General.
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13 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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15 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General.
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16 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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17 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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18 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Criminology.
  • Economics, General.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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19 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Intermedia/Multimedia.
  • Music, General.

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