2025 Cheapest New Jersey 4-Years Colleges

Choosing a college in New Jersey doesn't have to mean breaking the bank. While many colleges in New Jersey are known for their high tuition costs, there are also plenty of affordable options available. This guide highlights the most budget-friendly colleges in New Jersey , focusing on tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year, so you can plan for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year with confidence.

In 2025, the average tuition and fees at 30 four-year New Jersey 4-Years Colleges with the Lowest Tuition & Fees is $35,143, reflecting a 1.75% increase compared to the previous year.Among the 30 institutions analyzed, tuition rose at 24 colleges, while tuition decreased at only 4 colleges.

Bais Medrash Toras Chesed ranks as the least expensive New Jersey colleges. With tuition and fees at just $8,100, Bais Medrash Toras Chesed offers an affordable education without compromising on quality. It is an excellent choice for students seeking value in their college experience.

Close behind are Rabbinical Seminary Mkor Chaim at$8,450 and Yeshiva Gedolah of Cliffwood at$8,550 both consistently recognized among the New Jersey 4-Years Colleges with the Lowest Tuition & Fees, providing quality education at a fraction of the cost of many other colleges.

Comparison between New Jersey 4-Years Colleges With The Lowest Tuition & Fees

Table. New Jersey 4-Years Colleges With The Lowest Tuition & Fees Comparison
School NameUndergraduate Tuition & FeesGraduate Tuition & FeesAcceptance RateTotal PopulationSAT ScoreGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		Bais Medrash Toras Chesed Lakewood, NJPrivate, 4-year $8,100
-		-57.65%132-33.00%15 to 1
2
-		Rabbinical Seminary Mkor Chaim Lakewood, NJPrivate, 4-year $8,450
-		-90.63%96--19 to 1
3
-		Yeshiva Gedolah of Cliffwood Keyport, NJPrivate, 4-year $8,550
-		-70.00%30-19.00%15 to 1
4
-		Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJPublic, 4-year $8,856
($6,838)
$258		$12,150
($12,150)
-		-7,544--20 to 1
5
-		Yeshiva Gedolah of Woodlake Village Lakewood, NJPrivate, 4-year $9,030
-		-83.72%87-61.00%17 to 1
6
4		Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah Lakewood, NJPrivate, 4-year $9,150
$800		-85.71%181-87.00%30 to 1
7
1		Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel Lakewood, NJPrivate, 4-year $9,600
$200		-51.47%177-91.00%22 to 1
8
-		Yeshivas Emek Hatorah Howell, NJPrivate, 4-year $9,750
-		-100.00%101--17 to 1
9
2		Yeshiva Bais Aharon Lakewood, NJPrivate, 4-year $10,350
-		-81.82%25--13 to 1
10
1		Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch North Plainfield, NJPrivate, 4-year $10,480
$630		-89.29%81-6.00%20 to 1
Average$9,232
($6,838)		$12,150
($12,150)		78.92%845-49.50%19 to 1