Colleges Near Chester

Colleges and universities near me in the Chester, New Jersey area

There are 171 colleges within 50 miles of Chester enrolling a total of 872,031 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in New Jersey with a population of 1,649, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Chester. The nearest college is County College of Morris in Randolph at a distance of 7.3 miles from Chester. Driving time to these schools from Chester should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Princeton University in Princeton which is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is New York University enrolling 57,335 students. In terms of affordability, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College in New York offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,800 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Chester.
Chester, NJ within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

171 results

The King's College
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New York, NY

The King's College

Private 4 Year

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  • 326enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

37 miles from Chester

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CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College
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New York, NY

CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,101enrollment
  • $6,175net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Chester

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Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas
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Brooklyn, NY
 

Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 461enrollment
  • $19,630net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Chester

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CUNY Bronx Community College
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Bronx, NY

CUNY Bronx Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,465enrollment
  • $5,106net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

41 miles from Chester

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CUNY Brooklyn College
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Brooklyn, NY

CUNY Brooklyn College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 13,935enrollment
  • $4,105net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1420SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

40 miles from Chester

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CUNY Hostos Community College
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Bronx, NY
 

CUNY Hostos Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,526enrollment
  • $5,463net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Chester

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Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
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Flushing, NY
 

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,212enrollment
  • $37,171net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

42 miles from Chester

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CUNY Kingsborough Community College
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Brooklyn, NY

CUNY Kingsborough Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 19,070enrollment
  • $6,020net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Chester

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CUNY Lehman College
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Bronx, NY

CUNY Lehman College

Public 4 Year

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#23 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 12,894enrollment
  • $4,076net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 860-1220SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA

42 miles from Chester

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Manhattan College
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Riverdale, NY

Manhattan College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,495enrollment
  • $28,349net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

42 miles from Chester

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Monroe College Main Campus
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Bronx, NY
 

Monroe College Main Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 7,924enrollment
  • $11,476net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Chester

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Bucks County Community College
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Newtown, PA
 

Bucks County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,098enrollment
  • $6,842net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Chester

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Penn State Lehigh Valley
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Center Valley, PA
 

Penn State Lehigh Valley

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 954enrollment
  • $19,070net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1315SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.42Estimated Avg GPA

41 miles from Chester

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Triangle Tech Inc Bethlehem
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Bethlehem, PA
 

Triangle Tech Inc Bethlehem

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 94enrollment
  • $21,844net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Chester

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College of Mount Saint Vincent
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Bronx, NY

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#57 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,202enrollment
  • $21,844net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 920-1200SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Estimated Avg GPA

42 miles from Chester

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Plaza College
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Jackson Heights, NY
 

Plaza College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 846enrollment
  • $17,923net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Chester

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Delaware Valley University
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Doylestown, PA

Delaware Valley University

Private 4 Year

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#48 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,189enrollment
  • $28,401net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1270SAT range
  • 24-27ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

42 miles from Chester

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Yeshiva of the Telshe Alumni
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Riverdale, NY
 

Yeshiva of the Telshe Alumni

Private 4 Year

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  • 78enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Chester

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FAQ's

The closest community college is County College of Morris and is 7.3 miles from Chester. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at County College of Morris are $7,500 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

County College of Morris has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.