Admission to graduate study at The College of New Jersey is selective and competitive. Admission decisions are generally based on evidence of achievement in appropriate undergraduate studies, performance on nationally standardized tests, strength of recommendations, and other materials submitted with the application.
In order for an application to be considered complete, the online application and all supplemental documents must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Enrollment by the appropriate deadline.
The MPH 4+1 (for current TCNJ undergraduate students only) online application and all supplemental documents must be submitted to the Public Health Department Admission Committee.
MPH 4+1 Application Info
National Standardized Admission Test Requirement: Applicants to the Master of Public Health are NOT required to take the GRE. If they decide to take it, they should request that a score report be sent to The College of New Jersey (Code #R2519). The general test information for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) may be obtained from ETS at 800/GRE-CALL. Test scores may not be more than five years old. View Graduate Admission Testing Information and Waivers
Applying through SOPHAS (School of Public Health Application Service)
Students wishing to apply to the TCNJ MPH or MBA/MPH program have the option to do so via the SOPHAS website. Students who apply for the fall or spring matriculation will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note, the deadline for the SOPHAS application is August 1 for fall matriculation and January 1 for spring matriculation. If you are interested in applying to our program and need additional time, you can apply directly on TCNJ’s Graduate Enrollment website. If applying on TCNJ’s website, the deadline for fall matriculation is August 15, and spring matriculation is January 10.
Application Fees, Assistance, & Waivers
Fees – SOPHAS charges students $150 for the first program applied to and $60 for each additional program.
Fee Assistance Program – There is a limited number of fee waivers each application cycle, and they are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The waiver covers the additional application fee of $150, and you are responsible for the cost of applying to additional programs ($60 for each additional program). Visit the SOPHAS website to see if you meet the general qualifications.
Additional information and steps to apply for a fee waiver can be found at the bottom of this page on the SOPHAS website.
Certificate Programs
Public Health Certificate Program
Healthcare Management Certificate (Online)