Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions a person will make for their education, impacting everything from future earnings and employment to potential student loan debt and social circles.
While every student wants to get the best education they possibly can, there are myriad other considerations to take into account: location, size, diversity, areas of focus, study abroad opportunities—the list goes on. While best college lists are often topped with the same handful of expensive Ivy League schools, the U.S. is home to more than 4,000 degree-granting schools spread out across all 50 states and several territories, with amazing education offerings for students of every age.
Stacker compiled a list of the best colleges in New Jersey using rankings from Niche. Keep reading to see the best schools in your state.
#10. Montclair State University (Montclair)
– Acceptance rate: 76% (990-1180 SAT)
– Net Price: $15,890
#9. Stockton University (Galloway)
– Acceptance rate: 76% (1020-1210 SAT)
– Net Price: $17,815
#8. Monmouth University (West Long Branch)
– Acceptance rate: 77% (1050-1240 SAT)
– Net Price: $30,945
#7. New Jersey Institute of Technology (Newark)
– Acceptance rate: 73% (1190-1390 SAT)
– Net Price: $18,359
#6. Seton Hall University (South Orange)
– Acceptance rate: 74% (1150-1330 SAT)
– Net Price: $30,909
#5. Rutgers University – Newark (Newark)
– Acceptance rate: 72% (1020-1200 SAT)
– Net Price: $11,981
#4. The College of New Jersey (Ewing)
– Acceptance rate: 49% (1160-1360 SAT)
– Net Price: $23,945
#3. Rutgers University – New Brunswick (New Brunswick)
– Acceptance rate: 61% (1210-1430 SAT)
– Net Price: $16,873
#2. Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken)
– Acceptance rate: 40% (1340-1500 SAT)
– Net Price: $40,770
#1. Princeton University (Princeton)
– Acceptance rate: 6% (1460-1570 SAT)
– Net Price: $18,712
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