12
Faculty holding a terminal degree
0 Number of teaching assistants 95%
Average class size
11:1 Student-tofaculty ratio
Georgian Court University does not discriminate in its recruitment and admission of students, regardless of gender, race, creed, color, religion, age, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Our dynamic community embraces and is centered by Mercy core values inspired by Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. Her example of enhancing human dignity through service for the common good has defined us for more than 100 years.
Respect: We reverence the dignity of all persons and all life as gifts of God and strive to promote community in our world.
Integrity: We believe that fidelity to moral principles, honesty, and sincerity are the basis of trustworthiness in all encounters.
Justice: We believe ordering of right relationships with all persons and all creation is fundamental to our advocacy for structures that protect the vulnerable.
Compassion: We embrace the joys and sorrows of others to whom and with whom we minister and are moved to action in solidarity with the human community.
Service: We joyfully extend our energy and resources on behalf of the poor, sick, and uneducated, working to relieve misery and address its causes where possible.
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As a liberal arts university, we believe coursework grounded in the arts, humanities, and social sciences develops knowledge and intellectual ability.
You’ll explore diverse perspectives, question everything, discuss and debate, and more. Our curriculum also offers specialized areas of study in the sciences, digital design, nursing, education, cyber crime, and business administration, and we offer a range of programs where you can complete your Bachelor’s and Master’s in five years (“4+1”).
Discover your passion—scan the QR code to explore majors!
A Georgian Court education is a holistic education dedicated to the intellectual, ethical, physical, and spiritual development of our students—one that leads to a life of professional and personal fulfillment and dedication to the common good. You won’t do it alone: The Georgian Court community—faculty, staff, and students—will support you fully and enthusiastically on your college journey, and often far beyond.
You’ll be ready for wherever your career takes you (and for jobs that don’t even exist yet).
There’s a reason Georgian Court graduates are in the top 20% nationally for overall economic mobility. In fact, there are many.
A Georgian Court education, with its rigorous academics, personalized attention, and experiential learning, prepares you to succeed professionally. But we don’t stop there. A Georgian Court education also includes learning and living our Mercy values of respect, integrity, justice, compassion, and service, and the development of the whole person. It’s no wonder our graduates make the most of the opportunities that turn a job into a fulfilling and successful career.
You’ll be your best, ready to do your best.
First-generation college
Graduates in the top 20% for income at age 34
32-85K
Salary after completing
“RESPECT IS THE BIGGEST THING ON CAMPUS. WE LISTEN TO EVERYONE’S POINT OF VIEW. OPEN MINDS LIVE HERE.”
– GIAYANA FELICIANO ’23
Some of the best moments of your life happen in college. The more involved you are, the happier those years will be.
With over 40 clubs and organizations, you can hone your leadership skills. Fuel your faith through campus ministry. Bowl on campus with friends. Hit the beach or a tennis ball. Discover cheap eats and the skateboard park in Lakewood. Explore two of our nation’s greatest cities: Philly and NYC. Volunteer on or off campus. Check out campus events like Casino Night, roller skating, Dippin’ Dots, campus barbeques, food truck festivals, Homecoming, and more.
40+
Clubs & Organizations
With 28 NCAA Division II championships since 2015, we’re serious about athletics. Round up your friends, get your “Lion Pride” on, and cheer our studentathletes to victory. GCU’s state-of-theart Wellness Center—complete with fitness and athletics training facilities— is open to all students so you can stay in shape, too.
Explore it all with like-minded friends. There’s something for everyone!
MEN’S SPORTS
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Track and Field
WOMEN’S SPORTS
Acrobatics & Tumbling
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track & Field
Volleyball
360+
Studentathletes
LION PRIDE IS CONTAGIOUS, JUST ASK ROARY!
90%
Student-athlete academic success rate
While GCU has rolling admissions, apply by November 15 for priority consideration. Once you submit your application and supporting documents, you’ll hear from us within four weeks. If you’re currently a high school senior or have graduated high school, but not yet started college, here’s all you need to apply: common application, an official high school transcript(s), and letters of recommendation.
GCU is known as one of the most “transferfriendly” universities in New Jersey. Our counselors will help you transfer coursework, secure a GCU scholarship, and advise you so you can complete your degree as quickly as possible. Here’s all you need to apply: GCU online application and official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities.
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Experience a place our students are proud to call their second home.
Our 114-acre campus in Lakewood, New Jersey, features a historic, grand mansion, formal gardens, majestic statuary, and our legendary community of scholars, advocates, change makers, and drivers of the common good.
georgian.edu/visit
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Thanks to generous GCU scholarships, a lifechanging college experience with strong outcomes is also affordable. For undergraduate students entering GCU in Fall 2026, we expect to award more than $21 million in institutional financial aid based on merit and need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Submit your application to fafsa.ed.gov and please use GCU code 002608!
Need help? Call our office of Financial Aid at 732-987-2258 or email us at financial_aid @georgian.edu. And be sure to check out fastweb.com, scholarships.com, studentscholarshipsearch.com and bigfuture. collegeboard.com for outside scholarships.
HOW WE COMPARE
Georgian Court compares very favorably with both private and public universities our students also applied to (data from CollegeScorecard.ed.gov):
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Lakewood, NJ 08701
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