The Best Colleges And Universities In New Jersey For 2025

Choosing where you want to go to college is a big decision and can be an extremely overwhelming process.

Several factors often come into play with the cost of tuition and room and board being a big one.

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According to a recent study, a 4-year college will cost you between $28,000 and $60,000 per year.

So what are the top colleges in New Jersey? Let's first start with the best colleges and universities in America.

WalletHub released its report on 2025's Best College & University Ranking and you'll find Princeton University coming in at #1!

Top 5 Universities in 2025

1. Princeton University
2. Yale University
3. Harvard University
4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
5. Dartmouth College

Top 5 Colleges in 2025

1. Swarthmore College
2. Hamilton College
3. Amherst College
4. Wellesley College
5. Harvey Mudd College

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The study compared nearly 800 colleges and universities nationwide and organized them into categories including student selectivity, cost & financing, and career outcomes. Several factors came into play such as graduation rates and salaries after graduation.

Here are the top schools in New Jersey, according to WalletHub.

#10 - Rider University

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#9 - Caldwell University

 

 

 

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#8 - Ramapo College of New Jersey

 

 

 

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#7 - Rutgers University-Camden

 

 

 

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#6 - Drew University

 

 

 

 

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#5 - Rutgers University-New Brunswick

 

 

 

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#4 - The College of New Jersey

 

 

 

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#3 - New Jersey Institute of Technology

 

 

 

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#2 - Stevens Institute of Technology

 

 

 

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#1 - Princeton University

 

 

 

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