Best New Jersey Colleges
There are 56 colleges and universities in New Jersey enrolling 371,231 students. Explore the list of top colleges in New Jersey below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in New Jersey offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.
New Jersey is home to nationally ranked institutions like Princeton University, Rutgers University New Brunswick, Stevens Institute of Technology and Rutgers University Camden. The highest ranked college in New Jersey is Princeton University and the top rated public state college is Rutgers University New Brunswick.
Local college options can be explored in Newark and Jersey City or other cities.
List of the Best New Jersey Colleges
Centenary University
- Private 4 Year
- Hackettstown, NJ
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Centenary is a private university known for undergraduate equine studies and education. The main campus is set in the residential town of Hackettstown in northwestern New Jersey.
- SAT Range 990-1170
- Predicted Avg GPA 3.23
- Acceptance Rate 83%
- Net Price $22,640
Saint Peter's University
- Private 4 Year
- Jersey City, NJ
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Saint Peter's is a private Jesuit university known for undergraduate business, nursing, and education. The urban Jersey City campus sits across the Hudson River from Manhattan.
- SAT Range 970-1150
- Avg GPA 3.31
- Acceptance Rate 90%
- Net Price $13,775
Montclair State University
- Public 4 Year
- Montclair, NJ
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4.0 | 1 reviews
Montclair State is a large public university known for undergraduate education and the performing arts. The suburban campus sits in northern New Jersey near New York City.
- SAT Range 910-1210
- Avg GPA 3.3
- Acceptance Rate 88%
- Net Price $17,669
Kean University
- Public 4 Year
- Union, NJ
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4.1 | 7 reviews
- Aug 15 application deadline
Kean is a public university known for undergraduate teacher education, nursing, and design. The suburban campus in Union sits near New York City.
- SAT Range 930-1150
- Avg GPA 3.2
- Acceptance Rate 76%
- Net Price $12,708
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
- Private 4 Year
- Teaneck, NJ
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FDU is a private university known for undergraduate business, nursing, and international studies. The suburban Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck sits close to New York City.
- SAT Range 908-1180
- Avg GPA 3.31
- Acceptance Rate 91%
- Net Price $16,920
New Jersey City University
- Public 4 Year
- Jersey City, NJ
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NJCU is a public university known for undergraduate education, nursing, and business. The urban campus sits in Jersey City across the Hudson River from Manhattan.
- SAT Range 890-1140
- Avg GPA 3.24
- Acceptance Rate 98%
- Net Price $16,724
Felician University
- Private 4 Year
- Lodi, NJ
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- Jun 1 application deadline
Felician is a private Catholic university known for undergraduate nursing, education, and business. The main campus is in suburban Lodi in northern New Jersey, with a second campus in nearby Rutherford.
- SAT Range 890-1150
- Avg GPA 3.05
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $15,569
Atlantic Cape Community College
- Public 2 Year
- Mays Landing, NJ
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- Jul 1 application deadline
Atlantic Cape is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and culinary arts. The main campus is in Mays Landing in southern New Jersey.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $8,463
Bergen Community College
- Public 2 Year
- Paramus, NJ
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A public community college known for undergraduate nursing and allied health programs. Most students commute to the suburban campus in Paramus.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $9,973
Berkeley College Woodland Park
- Private 4 Year
- Woodland Park, NJ
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- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 2.92
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $27,815
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
- Private 4 Year
- Bloomfield, NJ
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- Aug 1 application deadline
Bloomfield College is a small public college within Montclair State University known for undergraduate nursing and business. The suburban campus sits near New York City.
- SAT Range 770-960
- Avg GPA 2.69
- Acceptance Rate 70%
- Net Price $27,410
Brookdale Community College
- Public 2 Year
- Lincroft, NJ
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Brookdale is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing, business, and transfer-oriented liberal arts programs. Most students commute to the suburban main campus in Lincroft.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $11,100
Rowan College at Burlington County
- Public 2 Year
- Mount Laurel, NJ
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- Oct 27 application deadline
Rowan College at Burlington County is a public community college known for associate degrees and transfer pathways to Rowan University. The suburban campus is in Mount Laurel in southern New Jersey.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $4,440
Camden County College
- Public 2 Year
- Blackwood, NJ
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- Aug 31 application deadline
Camden County College is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and health sciences. The suburban Blackwood campus serves students from across southern New Jersey.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $5,779
County College of Morris
- Public 2 Year
- Randolph, NJ
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County College of Morris is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and business programs. The suburban campus sits in Morris County in northern New Jersey.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $8,441
Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Campus
- Public 2 Year
- Vineland, NJ
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A public community college known for associate degrees in nursing and health sciences. The Cumberland Campus is located in Vineland in southern New Jersey.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $8,869
Essex County College
- Public 2 Year
- Newark, NJ
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- Aug 24 application deadline
Essex County College is a public community college offering associate degrees and career certificate programs. The urban campus is located in downtown Newark.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $4,971
Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus
- Public 2 Year
- Sewell, NJ
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- Aug 4 application deadline
Rowan College of South Jersey is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing, health sciences, and transfer pathways. The suburban Gloucester Campus serves students from across South Jersey.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $10,877