Do note that TCNJ now has “Campus Town”…it gives you a mini-college town right next to campus and features apartments, barnes and Nobles, many fast casual restaurants, Panera, urgent care, bank, gym, etc.
https://www.campustownretail.com/featured-shops
There is also a loop bus that can take you to the Hamilton Train Station, AMC in Hamilton, Quaker Bridge Mall, Nassau Park Pavilion, Market Fair, and Princeton