


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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
12% of admitted students enrolled (223 of 1,856)
Regular application deadline
August 15Early Decision
NoEarly Action
NoMedian composite SAT score
1078Median composite ACT score
25Percent of students submitting SAT scores
2%High school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredComputer required
NoComputer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution
NoSecondary school GPA
RequiredSecondary school rank
Considered but not requiredSecondary school record
RequiredCompletion of college-preparatory program
RequiredRecommendations
RequiredFormal demonstration of competencies
Considered but not requiredAdmission test scores
Considered but not requiredTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
RequiredOther Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommendedOpen admission policy
NoDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
NoAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesOrientation program
YesDisabilities services
YesOff-campus study
YesStudy abroad
YesWeekend/evening college
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
YesPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoGenerally accepts credits
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesPossible transfer
Fall, SpringData 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.