The 2025 average ACT score of private New Jersey colleges is 30 which is 1 point(s) higher than previous ACT score of 29.
Princeton University has the highest ACT score of 35 among 6 New Jersey colleges that consider ACT score for admission.
Of those 6 New Jersey colleges, 3 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 1 schools' scores decreased. 2 schools' scores are same as last year.
The table below shows the 6 New Jersey colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $52,349 and graduate tuition & fees is $37,008 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High ACT Score New Jersey Private Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 60.16%, and the average SAT score is 1,324, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | ACT Score | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Total Population | Graduation Rate | Students to Faculty Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - | Princeton University Princeton, NJPrivate, 4-year | 35 1 | 1,550 | 4.62% | 75.48% | $62,688 | 9,137 | 98.00% | 5 to 1 |
| 2 - | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJPrivate, 4-year | 33 - | 1,440 | 47.58% | 20.78% | $63,462 | 8,469 | 87.00% | 11 to 1 |
| 3 1 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJPrivate, 4-year | 30 3 | 1,200 | 78.64% | 9.09% | $41,120 | 4,003 | 61.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 3 - | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJPrivate, 4-year | 30 1 | 1,310 | 73.26% | 8.82% | $53,170 | 9,571 | 69.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 5 1 | Drew University Madison, NJPrivate, 4-year | 26 1 | 1,225 | 67.83% | 10.74% | $47,100 | 2,232 | 70.00% | 11 to 1 |
| 5 1 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJPrivate, 4-year | 26 - | 1,220 | 89.02% | 9.98% | $46,552 | 4,767 | 72.00% | 12 to 1 |
| Average | 30 | 1,324 | 60.16% | 22.48% | $52,349 | 6,363 | 76.17% | 11 to 1 |