New Jersey Private Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

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.

Comparison between New Jersey Private Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. New Jersey Private Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
School NameACT ScoreSAT ScoreAcceptance RateYieldUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		Princeton University Princeton, NJPrivate, 4-year 35
1		1,5504.62%75.48%$62,6889,13798.00%5 to 1
2
-		Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJPrivate, 4-year 33
-		1,44047.58%20.78%$63,4628,46987.00%11 to 1
3
1		Rider University Lawrenceville, NJPrivate, 4-year 30
3		1,20078.64%9.09%$41,1204,00361.00%14 to 1
3
-		Seton Hall University South Orange, NJPrivate, 4-year 30
1		1,31073.26%8.82%$53,1709,57169.00%14 to 1
5
1		Drew University Madison, NJPrivate, 4-year 26
1		1,22567.83%10.74%$47,1002,23270.00%11 to 1
5
1		Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJPrivate, 4-year 26
-		1,22089.02%9.98%$46,5524,76772.00%12 to 1
Average301,32460.16%22.48%$52,3496,36376.17%11 to 1