There 192 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 915,541 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in New Jersey with a population of 124,969, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Elizabeth. The nearest college is Kean University in Union at a distance of 2.3 miles from Elizabeth. Driving time to these schools from Elizabeth 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 59,144 students. In terms of affordability, Norwalk Community College in Norwalk offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,176 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 Elizabeth.
192 results
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
32 miles from Elizabeth
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#28 Best Public Universities in New York
34 miles from Elizabeth
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
33 miles from Elizabeth
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#11 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
36 miles from Elizabeth
Private 4 Year
25 reviews
#44 Best Private Colleges in New York
35 miles from Elizabeth
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
35 miles from Elizabeth
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
35 miles from Elizabeth
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
37 miles from Elizabeth
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#12 Best Public Universities in New York
Applications Due Jul 1
37 miles from Elizabeth
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
37 miles from Elizabeth
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#9 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
39 miles from Elizabeth
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
39 miles from Elizabeth
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
39 miles from Elizabeth
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
39 miles from Elizabeth
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#2 Best Public Universities in New Jersey
Applications Due Feb 1
41 miles from Elizabeth
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
41 miles from Elizabeth
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
42 miles from Elizabeth
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#24 Best Public Universities in New York
Applications Due May 1
41 miles from Elizabeth
The closest community college is Essex County College and is 5.1 miles from Elizabeth. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Essex County College are $5,192 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Essex County College 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.