College Costs in New Jersey

New Jersey Colleges, Cost and Affordability for 2027

How much does it cost to attend college in New Jersey?   The average annual in-state college tuition in New Jersey was $20,123 for the 2024-2025 academic year. This is $2,313 higher than the U.S. average and ranks New Jersey amongst the costliest as the 14th most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of $2,322 from the 2022-2023 average of $17,801 and represents a 13.04% annual increase in tuition costs. The list of New Jersey colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating.

This analysis surveyed tuition data from the 56 colleges and universities in New Jersey, the most popular being Rutgers University New Brunswick with 45,551 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $17,929. Stevens Institute of Technology is the most expensive in New Jersey with an in-state tuition of $63,462.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS 2025 survey and reflect reported costs for academic year 2024/2025.

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Yeshiva Toras Chaim Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Lakewood, NJ
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  • $12,750 tuition

Yeshiva Toras Chaim is a private Orthodox Jewish yeshiva focused on undergraduate Talmudic and Torah studies. The campus is in Lakewood, a major center of Orthodox Jewish life in New Jersey.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 44%
  • Net Price $8,592
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Edison, NJ
  • | 0 reviews
  • $12,700 tuition
0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 92%
  • Net Price $12,093