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Georgian Court University

#1111 in US ranking Lakewood, NJ
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$50,036
Tuition & fees
$37,902
Avg. aid
$21,123
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
79%
Avg. SAT
1078
Avg. ACT
25

Outcomes

Graduation rate
54%
Median salary
$53,529
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Georgian Court University?

Georgian Court University holds institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is distinct from accreditation or approval that may apply to a particular professional program.

This status is relevant to federal student-aid eligibility and is often considered when students pursue further study or request transfer credit. It does not, by itself, guarantee that another college will accept a particular course or that a graduate will qualify for professional licensure. Applicants considering nursing, education, social work, or another regulated field should check the specific program's current approvals and the rules of the state where they intend to practice.

What are the admission requirements at Georgian Court University?

First-year admission to Georgian Court University is not open admission: applicants must submit an application and academic records for review. Reported admissions criteria include the secondary-school record and GPA, completion of a college-preparatory program, and recommendations. A high school diploma or an accepted equivalent is relevant to degree-seeking entry.

SAT and ACT scores are considered but are not required under the reported criteria. Only a small proportion of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores, so the reported SAT median is not a useful description of the typical incoming student. Applicants whose first language is not English should check the applicable English-proficiency requirement, including whether a TOEFL score or an accepted alternative is needed.

The most recently reported first-year admissions figures show 1,856 offers from 2,354 applications, an acceptance rate of about 79%. That rate describes a past applicant group, not an individual applicant's probability of admission. Nursing and other structured programs may have additional entry or progression requirements; applicants should confirm the requirements for their intended major and entry term before submitting materials.

What are the application fees and waivers at Georgian Court University?

Applicants should check Georgian Court University's current application form for the fee that applies to their applicant category and submission method. An application charge, if applicable, is separate from any enrollment deposit or later tuition payment.

Students who may qualify for a fee waiver should ask admissions about eligibility and the request procedure before paying or submitting an application that requires payment. First-year, transfer, graduate, and program-specific application processes should not be assumed to carry identical charges or waiver rules.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Georgian Court University?

Prospective students should not assume Georgian Court University operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit on its Lakewood campus. Anyone planning to combine a Georgian Court degree with ROTC should first establish whether a host institution permits cross-enrollment and whether the required training schedule is workable from Lakewood.

ROTC participation, scholarship selection, and any resulting service obligation are governed by the relevant military program, not simply by admission to Georgian Court. A prospective participant should confirm academic-credit arrangements with the university and eligibility, travel, training, and commitment requirements with the ROTC host before enrolling.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Georgian Court University?

Georgian Court University accepts transfer applications for fall and spring entry and generally considers credits earned at other accredited institutions. Transfer admission and transfer-credit acceptance are separate decisions: a student can be admitted without every previous course satisfying a Georgian Court degree requirement.

Applicants should be prepared to provide official transcripts from colleges attended and to check whether a high school record is required for their circumstances. The university also reports accepting certain examination or recommended credits, including CLEP, DSST/DANTES, and American Council on Education recommendations, subject to its credit policies.

Before committing to a program, transfer students should request an official evaluation showing which courses satisfy general education, major, elective, and minimum-credit requirements. This is especially important for sequenced programs such as nursing and education, where an accepted credit may not replace a particular prerequisite or clinical requirement.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Georgian Court University?

Students interested in study abroad should arrange academic approval before paying for an overseas program. The essential questions at Georgian Court University are whether a proposed program is approved, how its courses will count toward the degree, and whether the student remains eligible for applicable financial aid.

A semester abroad, a short faculty-led experience, and a program run by an outside provider can have different enrollment and credit arrangements. Students in tightly sequenced majors should check whether studying abroad would affect prerequisite courses, clinical placements, or their expected graduation date.

Georgian Court University Admissions Factors

Avg. SAT
1078
Avg. ACT
25
Acceptance rate
79%

Acceptance rate vs. median

This school
79%
New Jersey
78%
US
78%

12% of admitted students enrolled (223 of 1,856)

Georgian Court University Admissions

Applicants
Total: 2,354
Admission
Total: 1,856
Enrolled
Total: 223
Women
Men

How to Apply to Georgian Court University

Regular application deadline

August 15

Early Decision

No

Early Action

No

Georgian Court University First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 175
Out-of-state: 43
International: 5

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 223
Transfer: 159

Georgian Court University Admission Requirements

Median composite SAT score

1078

Median composite ACT score

25

Percent of students submitting SAT scores

2%

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

No

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

No

Secondary school GPA

Required

Secondary school rank

Considered but not required

Secondary school record

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program

Required

Recommendations

Required

Formal demonstration of competencies

Considered but not required

Admission test scores

Considered but not required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Required

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Neither required nor recommended

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

Yes

Off-campus study

Yes

Study abroad

Yes

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

Yes

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Georgian Court University Transfer Acceptance Rate

Generally accepts credits

Yes

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Spring

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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