Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,314
Graduate Enrollment: 514
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 79.6%
Male/Female: 27% / 73% (2017)
First generation college students: 42.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.4% (2006)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 58.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 36.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 25.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 18.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 55.0%
Black: 8.8%
Hispanic: 15.8%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.4%
Non-resident alien: 3.1%
Unknown race: 12.1%
Black: 8.8%
Hispanic: 15.8%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.4%
Non-resident alien: 3.1%
Unknown race: 12.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $46,725
In-State tuition: $34,481Out-of-State tuition: $34,481
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,710 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,700 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,882 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,700 (2022)
Average Family Income: $78,805 (2017)
Median Family Income: $45,777 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 54.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,816 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $231 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,654 |
| $30k-48k | $14,810 |
| $48k-75k | $19,584 |
| $75k-110k | $24,123 |
| $110k+ | $25,303 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 44%6-year graduation rate: 58%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,816 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,386 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $17,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 61.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 66.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 72.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 41.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 46.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $42,048 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $50,169 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 87 | $287 | $59,690 ($4,974) | $60,480 ($5,040) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 65 | $299 | $71,832 ($5,986) | $72,910 ($6,076) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 29 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 37 | $26,000 | $225 | $38,972 ($3,248) | $54,818 ($4,568) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 21 | $23,250 | $201 | $36,016 ($3,001) | |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Sciences. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 12 | $27,000 | $286 | $21,737 ($1,811) | $51,012 ($4,251) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 53 | $22,375 | $197 | $32,470 ($2,706) | $45,248 ($3,771) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 44 | $474 | $46,933 ($3,911) | $60,340 ($5,028) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 14 | $26,894 | $276 | $36,953 ($3,079) | |
| Master's Degree | Homeland Security. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 20 | $23,000 | $201 | $37,229 ($3,102) | $46,868 ($3,906) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems. | 8 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 53 | $24,750 | $239 | $72,987 ($6,082) | $82,750 ($6,896) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 31 | $26,000 | $243 | $36,144 ($3,012) | $49,925 ($4,160) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 23 | $319 | $71,111 ($5,926) | $88,502 ($7,375) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 15 | $23,500 | $209 | $51,741 ($4,312) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 12 | $29,901 ($2,492) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $74,664Full time faculty: 37%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $48,967,416 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $57,308,699 (2022)