The 2025 average ACT score of New Jersey colleges is 28 which is same as last year.
Princeton University has the highest ACT score of 35 among 13 New Jersey colleges that consider ACT score for admission.
Of those 13 New Jersey colleges, 6 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 3 schools' scores decreased. 4 schools' scores are same as last year.
The table below shows the 10 New Jersey colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $44,188 and graduate tuition & fees is $33,513 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High ACT Score New Jersey Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 62.41%, and the average SAT score is 1,314, 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 | New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJPublic, 4-year | 31 2 | 1,330 | 65.07% | 17.19% | $37,664 ($19,974) | 13,247 | 73.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 3 - | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJPublic, 4-year | 31 - | 1,410 | 58.15% | 20.53% | $37,441 ($17,929) | 52,269 | 84.00% | 16 to 1 |
| 5 3 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJPrivate, 4-year | 30 3 | 1,200 | 78.64% | 9.09% | $41,120 | 4,003 | 61.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 5 1 | 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 |
| 7 1 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJPublic, 4-year | 28 - | 1,240 | 62.29% | 19.66% | $25,752 ($19,632) | 8,141 | 86.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 8 - | Drew University Madison, NJPrivate, 4-year | 26 1 | 1,225 | 67.83% | 10.74% | $47,100 | 2,232 | 70.00% | 11 to 1 |
| 8 2 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJPublic, 4-year | 26 2 | 1,210 | 77.66% | 23.04% | $26,932 ($16,574) | 21,026 | 67.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 8 2 | 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 | 1,314 | 62.41% | 21.53% | $44,188 ($18,527) | 13,286 | 76.70% | 13 to 1 |