Thomas Edison State University
Thomas Edison State University was founded in 1972 by the New Jersey State Board of Higher Education for the purpose of providing diverse and alternative methods of achieving a collegiate education of the highest quality for adult learners. The University has a national reputation for academic excellence and educational integrity. It is one of New Jersey's senior public institutions of higher education and among the first schools in the country designed specifically for adults. The University provides flexible, high-quality collegiate learning opportunities for self-directed adults.