Thomas Edison State College

Thomas Edison State College, also referred to as TESC, was established in 1972. The campus is located in Trenton, New Jersey. The college is one of the oldest schools in the country and was specially designed for adult education. TESC has a number of degree and certificate programs in over 100 areas of study. The academic units of the college are divided into the following schools:

• Heavin School of Arts and Sciences
• John S. Watson School of Public Service
• School of Applied Science and Technology
• School of Business and Management
• School of Nursing
• School of Professional and Continuing Studies

TESC offers several scholarship programs including the Eklund Endowment Scholarship, Rummel Foundation Endowed Scholarship, Horton Endowed Scholarship, Tompkins Endowed Scholarship, Matusak Endowed Scholarship, Smilak Memorial Scholarship, Gillespie Endowed Scholarship, and many more.

Thomas Edison State College Highlights

Where Thomas Edison State College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and engineering technician.
• Large number of students.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Thomas Edison State College was 16,423 in 2007 (6,608 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 97% of enrolled students and graduate students are 3%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Thomas Edison State College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.