Paying for Thomas Edison State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$6,638 -9.96%	$8,598 -10.03%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$12,150	$12,150

The 2024 tuition & fees of Thomas Edison State University (TESU) are $6,638 for New Jersey residents and $8,598 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is lower than last year (2023) at TESU.

29% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $2,520. It could cover 29.31% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $11,488 for New Jersey residents and $13,448 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

TESU's 4-year tuition is $25,220 for New Jersey residents and $32,572 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $54,700 for New Jersey residents and $62,052 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Thomas Edison State University is $6,638 for New Jersey residents and $8,598 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -9.96% for New Jersey residents and decreased by -10.03% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($8,884) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of TESU is $5,977 for New Jersey residents and $7,736 for out-of-state students, a 10% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

TESU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,372	$9,556	$5,670
2023-2024	$6,638	$8,598	$5,670
Change % 2023-2024	-9.96%	-10.03%	0.00%
2024-2025	$5,977	$7,736	$5,670

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $12,150 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $12,150. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,802) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,696.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at TESU is $12,150 for New Jersey residents and $12,150 for out-of-state students , the same as current year.

TESU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,150	$12,150	$5,670
2023-2024	$12,150	$12,150	$5,670
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
2024-2025	$12,150	$12,150	$5,670

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at TESU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $419 for New Jersey residents and $545 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $675.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$411	$535
	2023-2024	$419	$545
	2024-2025	$427	$555
Graduate	2022-2023	$675	$675
	2023-2024	$675	$675
	2024-2025	$675	$675

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at TESU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at TESU is $25,220 for New Jersey residents and $32,572 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Thomas Edison State University have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

TESU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$6,502	$6,369	$6,238	$6,110	$25,220
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$8,412	$8,230	$8,052	$7,878	$32,572
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$6,369	$6,238	$6,110	$5,985	$24,703
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$8,230	$8,052	$7,878	$7,707	$31,867
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$6,238	$6,110	$5,985	$5,863	$24,197
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$8,052	$7,878	$7,707	$7,541	$31,178
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$6,110	$5,985	$5,863	$5,743	$23,701
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$7,878	$7,707	$7,541	$7,378	$30,503
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$5,985	$5,863	$5,743	$5,625	$23,215
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$7,707	$7,541	$7,378	$7,218	$29,843

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $54,700 for New Jersey residents and $62,052 for out-of-state students.

TESU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$13,872	$13,739	$13,608	$13,480	$54,700
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$15,782	$15,600	$15,422	$15,248	$62,052
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$13,739	$13,608	$13,480	$13,355	$54,183
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$15,600	$15,422	$15,248	$15,077	$61,347
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$13,608	$13,480	$13,355	$13,233	$53,677
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$15,422	$15,248	$15,077	$14,911	$60,658
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$13,480	$13,355	$13,233	$13,113	$53,181
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$15,248	$15,077	$14,911	$14,748	$59,983
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$13,355	$13,233	$13,113	$12,995	$52,695
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$15,077	$14,911	$14,748	$14,588	$59,323

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 29% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $44,620 for New Jersey residents and $51,972 for out-of-state students.

TESU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$11,352	$11,219	$11,088	$10,960	$44,620
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$13,262	$13,080	$12,902	$12,728	$51,972
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,219	$11,088	$10,960	$10,835	$44,103
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$13,080	$12,902	$12,728	$12,557	$51,267
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$11,088	$10,960	$10,835	$10,713	$43,597
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$12,902	$12,728	$12,557	$12,391	$50,578
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,960	$10,835	$10,713	$10,593	$43,101
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$12,728	$12,557	$12,391	$12,228	$49,903
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,835	$10,713	$10,593	$10,475	$42,615
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$12,557	$12,391	$12,228	$12,068	$49,243

	In-State	Out-of-State
Thomas Edison State University	$6,638	$8,598
Rutgers University-New Brunswick	$17,239	$36,001
Montclair State University	$14,766	$24,126
Rowan University	$15,700	$25,564
Kean University	$13,426	$21,076
New Jersey Institute of Technology	$19,022	$35,934