Nursing
Ranked #162 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 104 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $96,213
- Ranked-college median: $85,171
- Median debt
- $24,625
- Ranked-college median: $20,938

Lakewood, NJ, United States
Georgian Court University's acceptance rate is 78.8% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 1,505 applicants). It is a private nonprofit university in Lakewood, NJ, with 1,195 students. The average net price after grants is $18,380 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 62.7%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $56,384.
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
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Acceptance rate: 78.8% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 1,198 of 1,505 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 470–580, SAT Math 510–595, ACT 22–27. Admissions details
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National median 1,603
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic(U.S. College Scorecard · 2025)
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16.5% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 104 graduates
Psychology, General · 48 graduates
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · 20 graduates
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Georgian Court UniversityLakewood, NJ, United States
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Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ, United States
Small city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
Nearest major cityNew York, NY · about 44 mi
In the city250 mi
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Average net price $18,380 a year after aid
NCAA Division II · Competitive sports with partial scholarships and smaller programs.
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Catholic
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Compare with Caldwell UniversityGeorgian Court University admitted 78.8% of 1,505 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Tuition at Georgian Court University is $37,902 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $18,380 a year.
The average net price at Georgian Court University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $18,380 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
62.7% of first-time, full-time students at Georgian Court University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
The closest matches are Caldwell University, Saint Elizabeth University, and Saint Peter's University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
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