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2022 Best Colleges in NJ

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New Jersey is home to 64 colleges and universities, but these 9 schools have emerged as the best colleges in the Garden State. Read about the best colleges in NJ below, and click the heart icon to save a school to your list of favorites.

Stevens Institute of Technology

  • Stevens Institute of Technology
    Hoboken, NJ • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $58,624
    Out-of-State
    $58,624
    Acceptance RateN.A.

    • Seton Hall University

  • Seton Hall University
    South Orange, NJ • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $45,290
    Out-of-State
    $45,290
    Acceptance Rate77%

    • Rutgers University - New Brunswick

  • Rutgers University - New Brunswick
    New Brunswick, NJ • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $16,263
    Out-of-State
    $33,963
    Acceptance Rate68%

    • Rider University

  • Rider University
    Lawrenceville, NJ • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $47,470
    Out-of-State
    $47,470
    Acceptance Rate82%

    • Princeton University

  • Princeton University
    Princeton, NJ • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $56,010
    Out-of-State
    $56,010
    Acceptance Rate4%

    • New Jersey Institute of Technology

  • New Jersey Institute of Technology
    Newark, NJ • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    Unknown
    Out-of-State
    Unknown
    Acceptance Rate69%

    • Monmouth University

  • Monmouth University
    West Long Branch, NJ • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $43,216
    Out-of-State
    $43,216
    Acceptance Rate84%

    • Drew University

  • Drew University
    Madison, NJ • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $42,652
    Out-of-State
    $42,652
    Acceptance Rate80%

    • The College of New Jersey

  • The College of New Jersey
    Ewing, NJ • 2-Year, Public
    In-State
    $16,667
    Out-of-State
    $28,645
    Acceptance Rate62%

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