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 JerseyRutgers University-New Brunswick
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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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