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    Top Colleges in New Jersey

    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
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    Updated: June 6th, 2024

    Whether you’re looking for an Ivy League education at Princeton, a state school experience at Rutgers, or a liberal arts education at Drew University, New Jersey colleges have something to offer everyone. And with one of the best statewide educational grants in the country, a New Jersey education can be surprisingly affordable. Check out the New Jersey colleges below to find your future school.

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    Princeton University

    Princeton, NJ • Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind

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    Princeton is renowned for having some of the best academics in the entire world. Famous for its Eating Clubs, Princeton has produced alumni such as Woodrow Wilson, Jeff Bezos, and…Read More

    Princeton is renowned for having some of the best academics…Read More

    6% acceptance
    97% graduation rate
    5,527 undergrads
    $8,143 net price
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    The College of New Jersey

    Ewing, NJ • Public, Suburb

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    The College of New Jersey is a public 4-year college located in Ewing, New Jersey. There are currently 6,840 undergraduates at TCNJ and the school’s acceptance rate is 64%. The…

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    64% acceptance
    86% graduation rate
    6,840 undergrads
    $24,659 net price
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    Rutgers University-New Brunswick

    New Brunswick, NJ • Public, City

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    Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public 4-year college located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. There are currently 36,090 undergraduates at Rutgers and the school’s acceptance rate is 66%. The tuition…

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    66% acceptance
    84% graduation rate
    36,090 undergrads
    $22,675 net price
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    Stevens Institute of Technology

    Hoboken, NJ • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

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    Stevens Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Hoboken, New Jersey. There are currently 4,054 undergraduates at Stevens and the school’s acceptance rate is 46%. The…

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    46% acceptance
    88% graduation rate
    4,054 undergrads
    $38,104 net price
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    New Jersey Institute of Technology

    Newark, NJ • Public, City

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    New Jersey Institute of Technology is a public 4-year college located in Newark, New Jersey. There are currently 8,365 undergraduates at NJIT and the school’s acceptance rate is 66%. The…

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    66% acceptance
    74% graduation rate
    8,365 undergrads
    $17,955 net price
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    Rutgers University-Camden

    Camden, NJ • Public, City

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    Rutgers University-Camden is a public 4-year college located in Camden, New Jersey. There are currently 4,077 undergraduates at Rutgers Camden and the school’s acceptance rate is 77%. The tuition at…

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    77% acceptance
    65% graduation rate
    4,077 undergrads
    $16,537 net price
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    Ramapo College of New Jersey

    Mahwah, NJ • Public, Suburb

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    Ramapo College of New Jersey is a public 4-year college located in Mahwah, New Jersey. There are currently 4,611 undergraduates at Ramapo and the school’s acceptance rate is 70%. The…

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    70% acceptance
    70% graduation rate
    4,611 undergrads
    $19,333 net price
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    Rutgers University-Newark

    Newark, NJ • Public, City

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    Rutgers University-Newark is a public 4-year college located in Newark, New Jersey. There are currently 7,188 undergraduates at Rutgers Newark and the school’s acceptance rate is 74%. The tuition at…

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    74% acceptance
    66% graduation rate
    7,188 undergrads
    $17,508 net price
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    Drew University

    Madison, NJ • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

    Drew University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Madison, New Jersey. There are currently 1,419 undergraduates at Drew and the school’s acceptance rate is 73%. The tuition at…

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    73% acceptance
    74% graduation rate
    1,419 undergrads
    $24,892 net price
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    Stockton University

    Galloway, NJ • Public, Suburb

    Stockton University is a public 4-year college located in Galloway, New Jersey. There are currently 8,105 undergraduates at Stockton and the school’s acceptance rate is 86%. The tuition at Stockton…

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    86% acceptance
    76% graduation rate
    8,105 undergrads
    $17,764 net price
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    Montclair State University

    Montclair, NJ • Public, Suburb

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    Montclair State University is a public 4-year college located in Montclair, New Jersey. There are currently 16,902 undergraduates at Montclair State and the school’s acceptance rate is 91%. The tuition…

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    91% acceptance
    65% graduation rate
    16,902 undergrads
    $15,677 net price
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    Monmouth University

    West Long Branch, NJ • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

    Monmouth University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in West Long Branch, New Jersey. There are currently 3,799 undergraduates at Monmouth and the school’s acceptance rate is 91%. The…

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    91% acceptance
    68% graduation rate
    3,799 undergrads
    $30,005 net price
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    Rowan University

    Glassboro, NJ • Public, Suburb

    Rowan University is a public 4-year college located in Glassboro, New Jersey. There are currently 14,914 undergraduates at Rowan and the school’s acceptance rate is 77%. The tuition at Rowan…

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    77% acceptance
    68% graduation rate
    14,914 undergrads
    $21,344 net price
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    Saint Peter's University

    Jersey City, NJ • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Saint Peter's University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Jersey City, New Jersey. There are currently 1,918 undergraduates at Saint Peter's and the school’s acceptance rate is 89%.…

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    89% acceptance
    60% graduation rate
    1,918 undergrads
    $11,293 net price
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    Seton Hall University

    South Orange, NJ • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

    Seton Hall University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in South Orange, New Jersey. There are currently 5,874 undergraduates at Seton Hall and the school’s acceptance rate is 75%.…

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    75% acceptance
    72% graduation rate
    5,874 undergrads
    $30,732 net price
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    Centenary University

    Hackettstown, NJ • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

    Centenary University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Hackettstown, New Jersey. There are currently 1,015 undergraduates at Centenary and the school’s acceptance rate is 97%. The tuition at…

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    97% acceptance
    62% graduation rate
    1,015 undergrads
    $20,285 net price
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    Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

    Teaneck, NJ • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

    FDU's main campus is located in Teaneck, New Jersey, but they also have campuses in Vancouver, Canada and Wroxton, England. Students who study in Wroxton enjoy life inside a beautiful…Read More

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    84% acceptance
    51% graduation rate
    2,415 undergrads
    $14,684 net price
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    Caldwell University

    Caldwell, NJ • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

    Caldwell University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Caldwell, New Jersey. There are currently 1,595 undergraduates at Caldwell and the school’s acceptance rate is 66%. The tuition at…

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    66% acceptance
    68% graduation rate
    1,595 undergrads
    $19,811 net price
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    Rider University

    Lawrenceville, NJ • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

    Rider University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. There are currently 3,105 undergraduates at Rider and the school’s acceptance rate is 84%. The tuition at…

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    84% acceptance
    67% graduation rate
    3,105 undergrads
    $23,153 net price
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    William Paterson University of New Jersey

    Wayne, NJ • Public, Suburb

    William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public 4-year college located in Wayne, New Jersey. There are currently 6,591 undergraduates at WPUNJ and the school’s acceptance rate is 92%.…

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    92% acceptance
    56% graduation rate
    6,591 undergrads
    $12,946 net price
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    We sort colleges on our lists according to their Scholarships360 Top Colleges Index Score. This score is calculated using up-to-date information taken directly from the College Scorecard. Additional information is sourced from the colleges themselves, as well as other publicly available information. If you see an error, feel free to contact us.

    State grants in New Jersey

    Tuition Aid Grant (TAD):

    The Tuition Aid Grant (TAD) is a need-based grant for New Jersey residents attending approved institutions. Nearly one-third of all full-time undergraduate students in New Jersey have received assistance from this grant. The amount awarded varies based on need and the types of institution the student is attending. 

    New Jersey College Promise: 

    The New Jersey College Promise program gives New Jersey residents the opportunity to attend community college free of tuition. This program is need-based so awards will be calculated based on your annual adjusted gross income (AGI). 

    New Jersey tuition reciprocity agreements

    New Jersey does not currently have any tuition reciprocity agreements with any other states. 

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    Frequently asked questions about studying in New Jersey

    What is the hardest college in New Jersey to get into

     The school with the lowest acceptance rate in New Jersey is Princeton University, with only 4% of students getting accepted. Since Princeton is an Ivy League school, it typically has a more rigorous admissions process.

    Does New Jersey have tuition reciprocity?

    New Jersey does not currently have any tuition reciprocity agreements, or set programs with other states to provide discounted tuition.

    Why should I study in New Jersey?

    Studying in New Jersey will give you the opportunity to visit both its beaches or its major cities. Its proximity to New York City can be very appealing to students, as there are many career and internship opportunities that are accessible in the tri-state area.  Another benefit is that New Jersey has train systems that allow students to travel through the area in a cost effective manner. If any of this appeals to you, the Garden State might be a great place for you to further your education.

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