Colleges Near Elizabeth

Colleges and universities near me in the Elizabeth, New Jersey area

There 192 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 915,541 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in New Jersey with a population of 124,969, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Elizabeth. The nearest college is Kean University in Union at a distance of 2.3 miles from Elizabeth. Driving time to these schools from Elizabeth should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Princeton University in Princeton which is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is New York University enrolling 59,144 students. In terms of affordability, Norwalk Community College in Norwalk offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,176 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Elizabeth.


192 results

Beth Hatalmud Rabbinical College
B
Brooklyn, NY
 

Beth Hatalmud Rabbinical College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Elizabeth

Beth Hamedrash Shaarei Yosher Institute
B
Brooklyn, NY
 

Beth Hamedrash Shaarei Yosher Institute

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 74enrollment
  • $4,890net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Elizabeth

Metropolitan College of New York
M
New York, NY
 

Metropolitan College of New York

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 632enrollment
  • $22,183net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.1Avg GPA

11 miles from Elizabeth

Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College
M
Brooklyn, NY
 

Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 142enrollment
  • $11,142net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Elizabeth

Pace University New York
P
New York, NY

Pace University New York

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#39 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 13,609enrollment
  • $33,363net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

10 miles from Elizabeth

Caldwell University
C
Caldwell, NJ
 

Caldwell University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 2,028enrollment
  • $20,612net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1320SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

12 miles from Elizabeth

American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York
A
New York, NY

American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 209enrollment
  • $46,893net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Elizabeth

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
C
New York, NY

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 958enrollment
  • $26,194net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1390-1530SAT range
  • 31-35ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 8

11 miles from Elizabeth

CUNY New York City College of Technology
N
Brooklyn, NY

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 13,087enrollment
  • $6,406net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

11 miles from Elizabeth

Institute of Design and Construction
I
Brooklyn, New York
 

Institute of Design and Construction

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 133enrollment
  • $8,329net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Elizabeth

Long Island University Brooklyn Campus
L
Brooklyn, NY

Long Island University Brooklyn Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,982enrollment
  • $26,771net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA

11 miles from Elizabeth

American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service
A
New York, NY
 

American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 382enrollment
  • $21,365net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

13 miles from Elizabeth

Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary
M
Brooklyn, NY
 

Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 549enrollment
  • $12,449net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Elizabeth

Mesivta of Eastern Parkway Yeshiva Zichron Meilech
M
Brooklyn, NY
 

Mesivta of Eastern Parkway Yeshiva Zichron Meilech

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 47enrollment
  • $6,129net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Elizabeth

Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America
M
New York, NY
 

Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 81enrollment
  • $204net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Elizabeth

The New School
N
New York, NY

The New School

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 10,108enrollment
  • $55,480net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1360SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.59Estimated Avg GPA

11 miles from Elizabeth

New York University
N
New York, NY

New York University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 59,144enrollment
  • $29,499net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1470-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

11 miles from Elizabeth

Polytechnic Institute of New York University
P
Brooklyn, New York

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,487enrollment
  • $28,986net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1440SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Elizabeth

FAQ's

The closest community college is Essex County College and is 5.1 miles from Elizabeth. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Essex County College are $5,192 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Essex County College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.