New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities committed to college opportunity for new jersey citizens

150 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08608                       609-989-1100     609-989-7017 fax                   njascu@njascu.org

The Association's Mission

The New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities (ASCU), based in Trenton, is a nonprofit higher education association serving New Jersey's nine state colleges and universities.  The Association is a nongovernmental entity created by the State Legislature [NJSA 18A:64:45 et seq.] in 1985 to advance and support public higher education in New Jersey.

ASCU's primary mission is to advocate higher education as a public good and the collective value of the state colleges/universities in serving the public interest and the State of New Jersey.

In fulfilling this purpose, the Association advises the executive and legislative branches of state government, and others, on higher education policy, achieving its mission by:

Each year, New Jersey's state colleges and universities serve approximately 90,000 students: over 90% of whom are New Jersey residents.  In the aggregate, the nine institutions are the largest source (about 45%) of baccalaureate degrees conferred in the state.  About 70% of all undergraduates are full-time students.

While focusing on delivery of excellent baccalaureate and graduate education and equal educational opportunity, each of the nine institutions aspires to be among the nation's best.

Visit our new website on the NJ College Promise campaign for college productivity, access and affordability!

The Association has launched a campaign called New Jersey College Promise.  The goals of the effort include helping the state colleges/universities gain greater control over cost to keep tuition affordable; increasing their ability to serve more New Jerseyans; and strengthening accountability and public trust.  We hope the project will result in a renewed public agenda for state college higher education.  The New Jersey College Promise will reflect that New Jersey's state colleges and universities are dedicated to serving our citizens and willing to hold themselves accountable to the citizens they serve.  Learn more.

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