2025 Most Expensive New Jersey Public Colleges

In 2025, the average tuition and fees at 14 four-year public New Jersey colleges is $26,944, reflecting a 0.08% increase compared to the previous year.Among the 14 institutions analyzed, tuition rose at 12 colleges, while tuition decreased at only 2 colleges.

New Jersey Institute of Technology ranks as the most expensive public New Jersey colleges, with tuition and fees reaching $37,664. Known for its prestigious academic programs and strong reputation, New Jersey Institute of Technology remains a top choice for students seeking a premium education experience.

Close behind are Rutgers University-New Brunswick at$37,441 and Rutgers University-Camden at$37,276 both consistently recognized among the New Jersey Public Colleges with the Highest Tuition & Fees, offering high-quality academic programs and resources.

At these High-Cost New Jersey Public Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 71.92%, and the average SAT score is 1,236, 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 Tuition & Fees

Table. New Jersey Public Colleges With The Highest Tuition & Fees Comparison
School NameUndergraduate Tuition & FeesGraduate Tuition & FeesAcceptance RateTotal PopulationSAT ScoreGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
1		New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJPublic, 4-year $37,664
($19,974)
$1,730		$38,436
($27,156)
$1,734		65.07%13,2471,33073.00%17 to 1
2
1		Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJPublic, 4-year $37,441
($17,929)
$1,440		$37,689
($23,241)
$1,445		58.15%52,2691,41084.00%16 to 1
3
-		Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJPublic, 4-year $37,276
($17,764)
$1,435		$36,772
($23,428)
$1,404		66.29%5,6751,18567.00%12 to 1
4
-		Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJPublic, 4-year $36,762
($17,250)
$1,414		$37,669
($23,221)
$1,444		71.36%11,315-64.00%14 to 1
5
1		Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJPublic, 4-year $27,708
($16,777)
$1,320		$21,466
($21,466)
$1,022		70.64%5,9811,21070.00%17 to 1
6
1		Rowan University Glassboro, NJPublic, 4-year $26,932
($16,574)
$1,368		$18,607
($18,607)
$962		77.66%21,0261,21067.00%17 to 1
7
2		Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Bloomfield, NJPublic, 4-year $26,022
($15,912)
$4,658		$16,056
($16,056)
$4,296		69.74%799-38.00%12 to 1
7
4		Montclair State University Montclair, NJPublic, 4-year $26,022
($15,912)
$1,896		$16,056
($16,056)
$919		87.89%23,3751,07065.00%18 to 1
9
-		The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJPublic, 4-year $25,752
($19,632)
$1,184		$18,349
($18,349)
$706		62.29%8,1411,24086.00%14 to 1
10
-		William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJPublic, 4-year $25,344
($15,704)
$880		$24,211
($16,963)
$801		90.08%9,942-44.00%18 to 1
Average$30,692
($17,343)		$26,531
($20,454)		71.92%15,1771,23665.80%16 to 1