155 accredited colleges and universities in New Jersey, scored on academics, value, diversity, and outcomes. Find the campus where you'll thrive.
Ranked by our composite score across academics, value, diversity, and outcomes.
Lowest average net price after financial aid.
Lowest acceptance rates in the state.
By undergraduate enrollment.
The top public and private non-profit institutions in New Jersey.
Cities with the most colleges and universities.
New Jersey is home to 155 accredited colleges and universities, including 40 public, 53 private non-profit, and 62 for-profit institutions.
Based on average net price after financial aid, Middlesex College in Edison is the most affordable, with a net price of $2,288.
Princeton University in Princeton is the most selective, with an acceptance rate of 5%.
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Browse all 155 New Jersey collegesEwing, NJ · Public
Rutgers University-New Brunswick in New Brunswick is the largest, enrolling 37,751 undergraduate students.
Average in-state tuition is $17,507, and average out-of-state tuition is $20,092. The graduate workforce earns a median $48,744 ten years after entry.