United States · Trenton · Est. 1972
Thomas Edison State University
Thomas Edison State University is a public university in Trenton, New Jersey, offering online programs for adult learners.
Before you apply to Thomas Edison State University
Quick answer
TESU has an enrollment of 6,707 students with in-state tuition of $7,044 and out-of-state tuition of $9,122. The median earnings 10 years after entry are $75,164.
Who this helps
Adult learners seeking flexible online degrees in New Jersey.
Verify before you apply
Verify current tuition, aid, and deadlines on the university site.
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About Thomas Edison State University
Trenton
NJ
The students
- 61% men / 39% women (College Scorecard, 2023–24 academic year)
Thomas Edison State University figures people cite
Scorecard 2023–24 — not published for this school
Scorecard 2023–24
Scorecard 2023–24
The student body
Enrollment
Degrees & majors
TESU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, primarily online.
Largest bachelor’s majors
Program share of degrees (Scorecard 2023–24).
Cost before aid
Tuition and fees are the published sticker price. Average net price is for students receiving federal aid after grants — not what every family pays. Check https://www.tesu.edu/tuition/net-price-calculator
View Thomas Edison State University on College Scorecard (2023–24 academic year IPEDS)
How this school compares
- Median earnings (10 yrs) are 56% above the peer median of $48,107.
at or above peer median $48,107. Median of the 7 peers in the table below (same state/control, 0.5×–2× enrollment, Scorecard 2023–24).
Similar NJ colleges
Medians above use these 7 peers (same state/control; enrollment within 0.5×–2×); 7 closest of 23 matches. Net price = federal-aid students.
| School | Enrollment | Net price | Grad rate | Admit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Edison State University | 6,707 | — | — | Not reported |
| Camden County College | 6,636 | $2,974 | 30.6% | — |
| Hudson County Community College | 6,626 | $6,999 | 24.3% | — |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | 6,614 | $18,533 | 44.3% | 90.1% |
| The College of New Jersey | 7,105 | $26,752 | 85.3% | 62.3% |
| Rowan College at Burlington County | 6,267 | $7,766 | 35.5% | — |
| Stockton University | 7,537 | $24,030 | 68.5% | 88.9% |
| Essex County College | 5,855 | $6,242 | 17.9% | — |
Campus & contacts
FAQ about Thomas Edison State University
Is Thomas Edison State University accredited?
Yes. Thomas Edison State University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
What is the admission rate?
College Scorecard does not report admission rate for Thomas Edison State University. (Scorecard 2023–24).
How many undergraduates does Thomas Edison State University have?
Undergraduate enrollment is 6,707 (Scorecard 2023–24).
What are median earnings after entry?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $75,164 (Scorecard 2023–24).
What are the largest majors?
Largest bachelor’s fields include Humanities (23%), Business (14.2%), Health professions (8.7%) (Scorecard 2023–24).
What is the application fee?
No application fee is listed on the sources used for this profile.
Does Thomas Edison State University require SAT or ACT scores?
Not required; scores are considered if submitted.
Where is Thomas Edison State University located?
Trenton, NJ 08608.
How can families verify current tuition and deadlines?
Check the official university admissions and tuition pages, then compare with the school’s College Scorecard page (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?id=187046).
Unless noted, federal figures are from the College Scorecard latest release (2023–24 academic year IPEDS). School Scorecard page: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?id=187046 Confirm current tuition, aid, and deadlines on the university site.
