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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 does Georgian Court University offer in terms of athletics?

Georgian Court University's Lions compete in NCAA Division II athletics and the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. Prospective athletes should use the university's current team listings and recruiting information to confirm which varsity sports are offered for their intended year.

Reported sports offerings include basketball, cross-country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball, among others. Varsity competition is different from informal recreation or fitness activity: joining a varsity team depends on its roster and eligibility rules. Students who want to play without a varsity commitment should ask separately about current recreational or intramural opportunities rather than assuming that every varsity sport has a club counterpart.

What student groups and Associations are available at Georgian Court University?

Student organizations at Georgian Court University provide ways to participate in campus decisions, cultural programming, shared interests, and events. Reported examples include Student Government, the Campus Activities Board, Global Lions, the Black Students' Union, and the Gamers Club.

Students interested in performing arts may also find theater and choral activities. Organization names and activity levels can change from year to year, so the current student-activities roster is the useful place to confirm meeting times, recognition status, and how to join or propose a group.

Who studies at Georgian Court University?

Georgian Court University enrolls about 2,013 students across its programs. Its reported incoming undergraduate population included 223 first-time degree-seeking students and 159 transfer-in students, illustrating that transfer applicants are a meaningful part of the campus community.

Reported geographic figures indicate that most students come from New Jersey, with smaller shares from other U.S. states and other countries. The student body also includes people beyond the traditional first-year age range: substantial numbers are in their early twenties, and students in older age groups are enrolled as well. These measures describe who attends; they do not establish what an individual student's classmates or schedule will be like.

How does student life look like at Georgian Court University?

Everyday life at Georgian Court University reflects a mix of residential and commuting students. The reported share living on campus is 16%, while a separately reported measure puts commuters at 73%; those figures need not be complementary because they may use different definitions or reporting groups.

Campus activities, arts participation, athletics, and Mercy-related service opportunities offer ways to meet people outside class. The university also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. For a commuter, the practical questions may be when events take place and where to spend time between classes; a resident may place more weight on evening programming and weekend services.

What libraries are available to students at Georgian Court University?

The Sister Mary Joseph Cunningham Library is Georgian Court University's main campus library. It provides a place for coursework and research, and students can reserve study rooms.

Students preparing research assignments should check the library's current catalog, databases, research-help options, and borrowing arrangements for materials not held locally. Published library information does not indicate a regularly available 24-hour study area, so students who rely on late-night access should confirm current building and online-service hours for the term.

Georgian Court University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2013

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

215

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

78 full time, 140 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Georgian Court University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,616
Graduate: 397

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,295
Part-time: 718

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 138
Men: 77

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 163
Black or African American: 126
White: 701
American Indian or Alaska Native: 6
Asian: 18
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2
Two or more races: 42
Unknown: 95

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Georgian Court University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

Both–Both

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Gymnastics

Women–Women

Lacrosse

Both–Both

Soccer

Both–Both

Softball

Women–Women

Track and field

Both–Both

Volleyball

Women–Women

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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