New Jersey Public Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

The 2025 average ACT score of public New Jersey colleges is 26 which is same as last year.

New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers University-New Brunswick have the highest ACT score of 31 among 7 New Jersey colleges that consider ACT score for admission. The College of New Jersey ranked third with 28 ACT score.

Of those 7 New Jersey colleges, 3 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 2 schools' scores decreased. 2 schools' scores are same as last year.

The table below shows the 7 New Jersey colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $31,042 and graduate tuition & fees is $27,940 for the academic year 2024-2025.

At these High ACT Score New Jersey Public Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 69.86%, and the average SAT score is 1,246, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.

Comparison between New Jersey Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. New Jersey Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
School NameACT ScoreSAT ScoreAcceptance RateYieldUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
1		New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJPublic, 4-year 31
2		1,33065.07%17.19%$37,664
($19,974)		13,24773.00%17 to 1
1
-		Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJPublic, 4-year 31
-		1,41058.15%20.53%$37,441
($17,929)		52,26984.00%16 to 1
3
-		The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJPublic, 4-year 28
-		1,24062.29%19.66%$25,752
($19,632)		8,14186.00%14 to 1
4
1		Rowan University Glassboro, NJPublic, 4-year 26
2		1,21077.66%23.04%$26,932
($16,574)		21,02667.00%17 to 1
5
-		Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJPublic, 4-year 25
1		1,21070.64%17.76%$27,708
($16,777)		5,98170.00%17 to 1
6
1		Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJPublic, 4-year 22
1		1,18566.29%2.44%$37,276
($17,764)		5,67567.00%12 to 1
6
1		Stockton University Galloway, NJPublic, 4-year 22
2		1,14088.94%15.53%$24,524
($16,266)		8,63169.00%17 to 1
Average261,24669.86%16.59%$31,042
($17,845)		16,42473.71%16 to 1