2027 College Rankings

Best Colleges in New Jersey

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The Top 50 Best Colleges in the US is College Raptor’s most prestigious rankings list. Updated annually, these schools are celebrated for their rich histories, stunning campuses, excellent academics, and vibrant student life. The institutions on this list are known for both academic excellence and impressive extracurricular opportunities, making them “dream schools” for students around the world. Use these rankings as a jumping-off point for you to create your own personalized rankings using our college match tool.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Princeton University	5916	4.42	1,500 – 1,570	15313	87815	#1 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Princeton University Princeton, NJ A private Ivy League research university, Princeton University was founded in 1746 and originally known as the College of New Jersey, making it the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the country. An extremely selective school, Princeton receives around 42,300 applications annually. Undergraduates 5,916 Acceptance Rate 4.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $15,313 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,815
2	Stevens Institute of Technology	4206	50.68	1,370 – 1,500	46165	90326	#2 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ Located right on the Hudson River a few minutes from New York City, Stevens Institute of Technology has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and about 74% of students will graduate in 4 years....Read more Undergraduates 4,206 Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $46,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,326
3	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	37985	58.15	1,310 – 1,500	20522	61263	#3 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more Undergraduates 37,985 Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $20,522 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
4	The College of New Jersey	7433	61.48	1,140 – 1,350	25580	62649	#4 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ The College of New Jersey was founded in 1855 and originally called the New Jersey State Normal School. It received its current name in 1996. The college has a first year retention rate of 89%....Read more Undergraduates 7,433 Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,580 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,649
5	New Jersey Institute of Technology	9827	67.37	1,230 – 1,450	17313	69591	#5 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ The New Jersey Institute of Technology has a first year retention rate of 89%, with many undergraduates majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General. Awarding up to Doctor's degrees, it’s an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander- and Hispanic-serving institution. Undergraduates 9,827 Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $17,313 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,591
6	Seton Hall University	6178	69.15	1,250 – 1,410	33896	60291	#6 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 6,178 Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,896 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
7	Drew University	1671	67.34	1,140 – 1,340	28425	47562	#7 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Drew University Madison, NJ Based in Madison, Drew University accepted 67% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Drew University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 88% of students continued their studies......Read more Undergraduates 1,671 Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,425 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,562
8	Monmouth University	3657	87.16	1,130 – 1,310	34072	55825	#8 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ Located in West Long Branch, Monmouth University accepts 87% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Monmouth University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,657 Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $34,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,825
9	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus	2012	96.31	1,040 – 1,320	25585	45916	#9 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ The Florham campus Fairleigh Dickinson opened in 1958, with other campuses located in New Jersey, Canada, and the United Kingdom. With an 78% first year retention rate, many students major in Business Administration and Management, General, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Psychology, and General. Undergraduates 2,012 Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,585 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,916
10	Ramapo College of New Jersey	5492	70.26	1,120 – 1,300	17566	53872	#10 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ Based in Mahwah, Ramapo College of New Jersey’s acceptance rate is 70%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 64% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Ramapo College of New Jersey, there is a 85% first year retention rate and 52% of students......Read more Undergraduates 5,492 Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $17,566 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,872
11	Rutgers University-Newark	7989	71.36	1,040 – 1,280	18276	61263	#11 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ Newark is one of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University, one of the oldest higher education institutions in the United States. Two student newspapers are published on campus – “The Observer” and “The Newark Targum” – as well the "Scarlet Magazine." Newark awards up to Doctor's degrees, with Business Administration......Read more Undergraduates 7,989 Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,276 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
12	Rowan University	17157	76.54	1,100 – 1,310	23761	50705	#12 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Rowan University Glassboro, NJ Found in Glassboro, Rowan University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Rowan University will receive grant aid from the school. At Rowan University, there is a 83% first year retention rate and around 52% of students will earn a degree within......Read more Undergraduates 17,157 Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $23,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,705
13	Rutgers University-Camden	3857	66.29	1,050 – 1,290	19821	61263	#13 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ Found in Camden, Rutgers University-Camden accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $70 to apply. Approximately 88% of students attending Rutgers University-Camden currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Undergraduates 3,857 Acceptance Rate 66.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $19,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
14	Rider University	3052	77.41	1,120 – 1,310	26506	51289	#14 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Based in Lawrenceville, Rider University accepts 77% of applicants. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Rider University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 74% and its four year graduation rate is 55%. The common areas of......Read more Undergraduates 3,052 Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,506 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,289
15	Stockton University	7583	90.1	1,020 – 1,250	20761	48223	#15 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Stockton University Galloway, NJ Found in Galloway, Stockton University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 7,583 Acceptance Rate 90.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $20,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,223
16	Montclair State University	19048	89.4	850 – 1,160	17669	47944	#16 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Montclair State University Montclair, NJ Found in Montclair, Montclair State University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Montclair State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 19,048 Acceptance Rate 89.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,944
17	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus	8727	97.03	930 – 1,180	16920	45916	#17 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Located in Teaneck, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus’s acceptance rate is 97%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Undergraduates 8,727 Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,916
18	Caldwell University	1619	71.34	1,130 – 1,370	21875	47439	#18 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ Based in Caldwell, Caldwell University accepts 71% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Undergraduates 1,619 Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,875 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,439
19	Saint Peter's University	2263	90.3	970 – 1,170	13775	42470	#19 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ Found in Jersey City, Saint Peter's University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Undergraduates 2,263 Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,470
20	Centenary University	936	83.08	970 – 1,170	22640	46049	#20 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ Centenary University was originally founded in 1867 as a preparatory school. Today, the school is known for being a non-selective university, with an acceptance rate of 83%. Of attending students 78% stay after the first year and 44% will graduate within 4 years....Read more Undergraduates 936 Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,049
21	William Paterson University of New Jersey	6647	90.08	990 – 1,350	13509	44928	#21 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ Located in Wayne, William Paterson University of New Jersey accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 66% of students at William Paterson University of New Jersey currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 6,647 Acceptance Rate 90.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,928
22	Kean University	11932	78.11	930 – 1,150	12708	46603	#22 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Kean University Union, NJ Located in Union, Kean University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 64% of students attending Kean University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 11,932 Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $12,708 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,603
23	Georgian Court University	1616	78.88	1,050 – 1,260	20457	44627	#23 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Georgian Court University Lakewood, NJ Based in Lakewood, Georgian Court University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 91% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,616 Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $20,457 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,627
24	Felician University	2131	97.22	900 – 1,130	15569	56957	#24 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Felician University Lodi, NJ Based in Lodi, Felician University accepts 97% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Felician University currently receive grant aid from the school. 73% of students continued their studies at Felician University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 2,131 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $15,569 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,957
25	Saint Elizabeth University	560	71.03	890 – 1,090	23437	49479	#25 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Saint Elizabeth University Morristown, NJ Based in Morristown, Saint Elizabeth University accepts 71% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of students at Saint Elizabeth University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Elizabeth University, there is a 65%......Read more Undergraduates 560 Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $23,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,479
26	New Jersey City University	3871	98.38	890 – 1,140	16724	45918	#26 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ Based in Jersey City, New Jersey City University accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 3,871 Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,724 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,918
27	Rabbinical College of America	181	95.15	--	16881	27418	#27 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Rabbinical College of America Morristown, NJ Located in Morristown, Rabbinical College of America accepts 95% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 91% of students attending Rabbinical College of America currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 75% and 1% of students will earn their......Read more Undergraduates 181 Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,881 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,418
28	Bloomfield College of Montclair State University	799	69.74	780 – 950	27410	47944	#28 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Bloomfield, NJ Based in Bloomfield, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University’s acceptance rate is 70%. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. Approximately 46% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 799 Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 780 – 950 Avg. Net Price $27,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,944
29	Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel	150	54.17	--	14714	53468	#29 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel Lakewood, NJ Located in Lakewood, Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel accepts 54% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 70% and 11% of students will earn......Read more Undergraduates 150 Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
30	Eastern International College-Jersey City	498	69.63	--	20136	36936	#30 2027 Best Colleges in New Jersey Eastern International College-Jersey City Jersey City, NJ Found in Jersey City, Eastern International College-Jersey City accepts 70% of applicants. They require $125 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Eastern International College-Jersey City, there is a 55% first year retention rate and around 6% of students......Read more Undergraduates 498 Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,136 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,936