C
Average
Score: 52/100

Thomas Edison State University

4-Year Public
📍 Trenton, New Jersey 08608
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
C+
60/100
Resources
B
66/100
Experience
D
38/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Quick Stats

7,587
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
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🏆 Where Thomas Edison State University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#8
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 8 schools
#15
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
of 15 schools
#16
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 21 schools
#21
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
of 24 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,638 $8,598

Financial Aid

N/A
Receive Any Aid
N/A
Receive Pell Grants
N/A
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 438 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 359 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 246 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 115 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 104 grads/yr Social Sciences, General 78 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 65 grads/yr Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 54 grads/yr Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other 42 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 37 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 33 grads/yr Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 32 grads/yr Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other 27 grads/yr Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other 26 grads/yr Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other 23 grads/yr Accounting 23 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 22 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 22 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 17 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 16 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Thomas Edison State University's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

7,587
Total Students
41%
Women
12%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Hispanic 15%
Black 15%
Asian 5%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Hybrid (Some Online) 1%
Fully Online 99%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 12%
25-64 (Adult) 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Thomas Edison State University?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Thomas Edison State University?
Tuition at Thomas Edison State University is $6,638 for in-state students and $8,598 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Thomas Edison State University?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is Thomas Edison State University a good school?
Thomas Edison State University has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Thomas Edison State University?
Thomas Edison State University has a total enrollment of 7,587 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology