New Jersey Private Colleges Ranked by Highest In State Tution

Below is a college cost ranking of the 22 private colleges in New Jersey with the highest in state tution. What is the most expensive college in New Jersey? Stevens Institute of Technology leads the list with a tuition and fee total of $65,896. Note these costs do not include room and board or living expenses.

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.

List of New Jersey Private Colleges Ranked by Highest In State Tution
College Tuition In State

Lakewood, New Jersey

$12,460

Elizabeth, New Jersey

$11,700

Morristown, New Jersey

$10,650

Lakewood, New Jersey

$8,100

This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: August 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.