Colleges in New Jersey

New Jersey is home to 103 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

103 total in New Jersey

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
58% admit
Tuition
$29,737
ACT
ACT 28–33

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public 4-year institution in New Brunswick, NJ. Enrollment: ~37,751 students. Admissions are accessible (58% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,737/year.

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
88% admit
Tuition
$20,443
ACT

Montclair State University is a public 4-year institution in Montclair, NJ. Enrollment: ~18,376 students. Admissions are accessible (88% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,443/year.

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ
NCAA D3Greek Life
Admit
78% admit
Tuition
$19,334
ACT
ACT 23–29

Rowan University is a public 4-year institution in Glassboro, NJ. Enrollment: ~15,841 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,334/year.

Kean University

Union, NJ
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
76% admit
Tuition
$17,621
ACT

Kean University is a public 4-year institution in Union, NJ. Enrollment: ~11,433 students. Admissions are accessible (76% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,621/year.

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, NJ
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
65% admit
Tuition
$30,808
ACT
ACT 27–34

New Jersey Institute of Technology is a public 4-year institution in Newark, NJ. Enrollment: ~9,019 students. Admissions are accessible (65% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $30,808/year.

Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ
NCAA D3Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
71% admit
Tuition
$29,737
ACT

Rutgers University-Newark is a public 4-year institution in Newark, NJ. Enrollment: ~7,709 students. Admissions are accessible (71% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,737/year.

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ
NCAA D3
Admit
89% admit
Tuition
$20,072
ACT
ACT 21–25

Stockton University is a public 4-year institution in Galloway, NJ. Enrollment: ~7,537 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,072/year.

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ
NCAA D3Greek Life
Admit
62% admit
Tuition
$25,910
ACT
ACT 26–31

The College of New Jersey is a public 4-year institution in Ewing, NJ. Enrollment: ~7,105 students. Admissions are accessible (62% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $25,910/year.

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, NJ
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
90% admit
Tuition
$22,516
ACT

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public 4-year institution in Wayne, NJ. Enrollment: ~6,614 students. Admissions are accessible (90% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $22,516/year.

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
73% admit
Tuition
$44,420
ACT
ACT 27–32

Seton Hall University is a private 4-year institution in South Orange, NJ. Enrollment: ~6,036 students. Admissions are accessible (73% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $44,420/year.

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ
NCAA D1
Admit
5% admit
Tuition
$56,010
ACT
ACT 34–35

Princeton University is a private 4-year institution in Princeton, NJ. Enrollment: ~5,709 students. Admissions are highly selective (5% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $56,010/year.

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ
Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
71% admit
Tuition
$24,695
ACT
ACT 22–30

Ramapo College of New Jersey is a public 4-year institution in Mahwah, NJ. Enrollment: ~4,898 students. Admissions are accessible (71% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,695/year.

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, NJ
NCAA D3Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
48% admit
Tuition
$54,780
ACT
ACT 31–34

Stevens Institute of Technology is a private 4-year institution in Hoboken, NJ. Enrollment: ~4,222 students. Admissions are accessible (48% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $54,780/year.

Rutgers University-Camden

Camden, NJ
NCAA D3Greek Life
Admit
66% admit
Tuition
$29,178
ACT
ACT 19–25

Rutgers University-Camden is a public 4-year institution in Camden, NJ. Enrollment: ~3,753 students. Admissions are accessible (66% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,178/year.

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ
NCAA D1Beach Town
Admit
89% admit
Tuition
$40,968
ACT
ACT 24–29

Monmouth University is a private 4-year institution in West Long Branch, NJ. Enrollment: ~3,684 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $40,968/year.

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
98% admit
Tuition
$12,992
ACT

New Jersey City University is a public 4-year institution in Jersey City, NJ. Enrollment: ~3,681 students. Admissions are accessible (98% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $12,992/year.

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ
NCAA D1
Admit
79% admit
Tuition
$35,000
ACT
ACT 27–31

Rider University is a private 4-year institution in Lawrenceville, NJ. Enrollment: ~3,106 students. Admissions are accessible (79% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $35,000/year.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck, NJ
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$32,000
ACT

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a private 4-year institution in Teaneck, NJ. Enrollment: ~2,627 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $32,000/year.

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, NJ
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
90% admit
Tuition
$37,660
ACT

Saint Peter's University is a private 4-year institution in Jersey City, NJ. Enrollment: ~2,135 students. Admissions are accessible (90% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $37,660/year.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

Madison, NJ
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
95% admit
Tuition
$32,000
ACT

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is a private 4-year institution in Madison, NJ. Enrollment: ~1,990 students. Admissions are accessible (95% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $32,000/year.

Caldwell University

Caldwell, NJ
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
71% admit
Tuition
$34,900
ACT

Caldwell University is a private 4-year institution in Caldwell, NJ. Enrollment: ~1,575 students. Admissions are accessible (71% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $34,900/year.

Drew University

Madison, NJ
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
68% admit
Tuition
$41,820
ACT
ACT 24–30

Drew University is a private 4-year institution in Madison, NJ. Enrollment: ~1,533 students. Admissions are accessible (68% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $41,820/year.

Chamberlain University-New Jersey

North Brunswick, NJ
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
100% admit
Tuition
$19,062
ACT

Chamberlain University-New Jersey is a 4-year institution in North Brunswick, NJ. Enrollment: ~1,226 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,062/year.

Georgian Court University

Lakewood, NJ
NCAA D2Beach Town
Admit
79% admit
Tuition
$32,852
ACT

Georgian Court University is a private 4-year institution in Lakewood, NJ. Enrollment: ~1,195 students. Admissions are accessible (79% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $32,852/year.

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