Colleges in New Jersey

A mix of small liberal arts colleges, midsize colleges and large research universities are located throughout New Jersey. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick is among the largest colleges in the U.S., enrolling more than 31,000 undergraduate students annually. Some of the publicly funded colleges and universities in New Jersey are located in Newark and the capital of Trenton. Several notable private institutions are located in the state as well, including Princeton University.

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Rutgers University--Newark

Newark, NJ
#135 in National Universities (tie)

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey—Newark is located in the largest city in the state. More than 60 percent of students complete majors in the Newark College of Arts and Sciences. more

$29,480 (out-of-state), $13,829 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
7,713 Undergraduate Enrollment

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ
#176 in National Universities (tie)

Located about 14 miles west of New York City in New Jersey, Montclair State University offers about 300 academic programs. Students can make the most of their studies by visiting the school's Center for Career Services and Cooperative Education to get help planning for their future. more

$20,318 (out-of-state), $11,771 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
16,336 Undergraduate Enrollment

Bloomfield College

Bloomfield, NJ
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Founded in 1868, Bloomfield College is a private institution. Bloomfield College offers a Greek system, where 4 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 2 percent is involved in a fraternity. more

$28,600 Tuition and Fees
1,978 Undergraduate Enrollment

Felician University

Lodi, NJ
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Founded in 1942, Felician University is a private institution. Felician University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective. more

$33,090 Tuition and Fees
1,609 Undergraduate Enrollment

Kean University

Union, NJ
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Students at Kean University in New Jersey can choose from nearly 50 undergraduate majors and more than 30 master's programs. Outside the classroom, students can visit the school's two cougar mascots, named Sage and Scout, in a nearby zoo. more

$18,183 (out-of-state), $11,581 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
11,814 Undergraduate Enrollment

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ
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Founded in 1927, New Jersey City University is a public institution. New Jersey City University offers a Greek system, where 2 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 1 percent is involved in a fraternity. more

$20,009 (out-of-state), $11,180 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
6,317 Undergraduate Enrollment

Berkeley College

Woodland Park, NJ
Unranked

Founded in 1931, Berkeley College is a proprietary institution.

$24,750 Tuition and Fees
3,813 Undergraduate Enrollment

Thomas Edison State University

Trenton, NJ
Unranked

Founded in 1972, Thomas Edison State University is a public institution.

$9,167 (out-of-state), $6,266 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
17,590 Undergraduate Enrollment