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Founded in 1972, Thomas Edison State University. is a college. Located in New Jersey, which is a city setting in New Jersey, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 11,701 full time undergraduate students, and 788 full time graduate students.
The Thomas Edison State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Thomas Edison State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Admissions at TESC are considered , with ,5% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Thomas Edison State University.
6 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.
4 Students rated off-campus housing 3.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
9 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.
18 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.
18 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.
18 Students rated school activities 3.2 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.
18 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.
18 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.
8 Students rated Thomas Edison State University
I loved the credit transfer program provided through TESU. I was able to finish my BSBA at age 19 due to being able to test through a lot of material that I studied on my own time. Also, pursuing my degree in this manner enabled me to pay for my degree out-of-pocket with no debt.
It’s a good school but the dorms have too many rules and restrictions. I would suggest living off campus in an apartment or rental home. The classes and teachers are not bad. I suggest going on rate my professor to look up classes and teachers to get the best. Overall I’ve had a good experience here.
I am a student attending college for the first time, I was currently deployed to Afghanistan, so I take online classes. I like Thomas Edison because I can pursue a degree that is actually beneficial to my job in the military, a Biomedical Equipment Technician. The online program for TESC is good for me because it allows me time to get my work turned in on time without any room for error. The instructors are good with critiques and respond quickly via email to any questions I have for assignments. This is a great school for military personnel and even civilians.
The college is average for non-traditional students as all classes are online. However, the staff does not provide a fair services and when you go to meet with them in campus, they make students wait hours. Not to mention, that they are located in a not very safe area in Trenton. Additionally, the university is really high in price, with an average of $3500 for two courses, some students may not afford to pay for additional courses within an academy year which is what is happening to me. Unfortunately, they do not offer payment plant so students are stuck using loans.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Thomas Edison State University is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
If I could go back I would say to take more courses in a cheaper community college and then transfer to Thomas Edison. I would also tell mself to work more and save more, which is easier said then done. The simple fact is that college is costly and needs to be saved up for. But it is worth it, I am learning a lot and know it will ultimatley lead me to a great career.
I really have no complaints or frustrations as I have just started attending. It is a bit strange to get used to the lack of in person interaction, but facinating at the same time.
someone who can focus on the text book, read and understand it themselves, and is self-motivated
The flexibility of my schedule. I have taken only online courses and I have been able to travel during my courses, taking a road trip to California and living in MA over the summer besides working a full time job. I tell them how glad I am that I can work, school, and remain competent at all three so that I don't have to scarifice family life, financial responsiblity and quality of education during this time.
Thomas Edison State College is a well recognized, online institution where motivated adults come to get their degree in a timely fashion.
Classmates were very reliable and friendly and willing to help whenever needed.
I attended TESC as a distance learning student. It was military spouse. It allowed me to transfer previous credits earned at other schools. I wish there was more financial aid available. I was only able to receive federal assistance as everything was reserved for NJ state residents. As military spouse I was allowed resident tuition but was not able to receive any grants or scholarships for residents. They also do not give awards at graduation and graduation fees are required whether you travel for the ceremony in NJ or not. I would love to receive the gown I paid for.
Within the circle of people that were recommending this school, the main reason was how "military friendly" they are. Meaning that they accept a vast amount of training credits that the Army offers.
You can earn credits based on prior learning. Options include CLEP and TECEP testing, Prior Learning Assessment, Licenses/Certifications, Military training and professional training.
I consider their online classroom, Blackboard, to be one the highlights they offer. It's easy to navigate, always open and full of information, including access to online libraries, magazine clippings and jounal exerpts from Harvard, Yale, and other prestegious universities. I would certainly say that the affordability combined with the quality of education are the selling points and what I really appreciate about Thomas Edison State College.
Not feeling like the students come first.
Someone who is not independent, who needs someone constanty holding their hand and telling them what to do in a steo-by-step fashion. If you are OCD or have trouble "rolling with the punches" and being able to handle unexpected complications.
The academics are challenging, but I get help from the Professors when I need it.
I don't participate in student activities or groups.
It is accurate to say that Thomas Edison State College students are dedicated, self-directed adult learners.
There are no oversimplified standardized images of Thomas Edison State College students - they are self-directed adult learners that appreciate the flexible, high-quality, collegiate learning opportunity provided by an educational institution that is meeting the unique needs individuals wherever they live or work.
Thomas Edison State College provides flexible, high-quality, collegiate learning opportunities for self-directed adults. One of New Jersey’s 12 senior public institutions of higher education, the College offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in more than 100 areas of study. Students earn degrees through a wide variety of rigorous and high-quality academic methods that can be customized to meet their individual needs. Identified by Forbes magazine as one of the top 20 colleges and universities in the nation in the use of technology to create learning opportunities for adults, Thomas Edison State College is a national leader in the assessment of adult learning and a pioneer in the use of educational technologies. The College is home to The John S. Watson Institute for Public Policy. The New Jersey State Library is an affiliate of Thomas Edison State College. For further information about the College visit the Web site at www.tesc.edu.
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All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
N/A of students attending Thomas Edison State University receive some sort of financial aid. N/A were awarded federal grants. While N/A received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
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