Colleges and universities near me in the Newark, New Jersey area
There are 3 colleges in Newark and 191 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 1,011,949 students.
Located in New Jersey with a population of 277,140, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Newark. Driving time to these schools from Newark should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Princeton University in Princeton. The largest college in the area is New York University enrolling 52,775 students.
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 Newark.
191 results
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
1 miles from Newark
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#3 Best Public Universities in New Jersey
1 miles from Newark
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#6 Best Public Universities in New Jersey
1 miles from Newark
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
4 miles from Newark
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#10 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
5 miles from Newark
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
5 miles from Newark
Public 4 Year
6 reviews
#9 Best Public Universities in New Jersey
4 miles from Newark
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#3 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
4 miles from Newark
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
6 miles from Newark
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
5 miles from Newark
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#2 Best Colleges in New Jersey
8 miles from Newark
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
7 miles from Newark
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#7 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
9 miles from Newark
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
9 miles from Newark
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
9 miles from Newark
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
9 miles from Newark
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
9 miles from Newark
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
8 miles from Newark
The closest community college is Essex County College and is 1 miles from Newark. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Essex County College are $4,995 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.