Colleges Near Kearny

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

There are 192 colleges within 50 miles of Kearny enrolling a total of 909,476 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in New Jersey with a population of 40,684, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Kearny. The nearest college is Essex County College in Newark at a distance of 3.2 miles from Kearny. Driving time to these schools from Kearny 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 Kearny.
Kearny, NJ within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Somerset Christian College
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Zarephath, NJ
 

Somerset Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 558enrollment
  • $21,641net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Kearny

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SUNY at Purchase College
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Purchase, NY

SUNY at Purchase College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 3,182enrollment
  • $19,434net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1350SAT range
  • 29-31ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

30 miles from Kearny

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Raritan Valley Community College
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Branchburg, NJ
 

Raritan Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,321enrollment
  • $6,715net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Kearny

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New York College of Health Professions
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Syosset, NY
 

New York College of Health Professions

Private 4 Year

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  • 193enrollment
  • $37,109net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.73Avg GPA

32 miles from Kearny

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Monmouth University
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West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 5,027enrollment
  • $31,416net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1300SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

33 miles from Kearny

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Farmingdale State College
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Farmingdale, NY

Farmingdale State College

Public 4 Year

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#24 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 9,314enrollment
  • $8,111net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1178SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

36 miles from Kearny

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Centenary University
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Hackettstown, NJ

Centenary University

Private 4 Year

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#11 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 1,498enrollment
  • $21,935net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA

38 miles from Kearny

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Talmudical Academy New Jersey
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Adelphia, NJ
 

Talmudical Academy New Jersey

Private 4 Year

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  • 73enrollment
  • $7,433net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Kearny

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Island Drafting and Technical Institute
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Amityville, NY
 

Island Drafting and Technical Institute

Private 2 Year

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  • 67enrollment
  • $22,762net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

37 miles from Kearny

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SBI Campus An Affiliate of Sanford Brown
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Melville, NY
 

SBI Campus An Affiliate of Sanford Brown

Private 2 Year

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  • 128enrollment
  • $9,461net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Kearny

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Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary
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Ossining, NY
 

Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 187enrollment
  • $3,202net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Kearny

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Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary
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Peekskill, NY
 

Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 101enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Kearny

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University of Connecticut Stamford
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Stamford, CT

University of Connecticut Stamford

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 2,297enrollment
  • $13,933net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Kearny

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Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College
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Mount Kisco, NY
 

Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College

Private 4 Year

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  • 242enrollment
  • $9,595net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Kearny

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Princeton University
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Princeton, NJ

Princeton University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Colleges in America

  • 8,842enrollment
  • $18,698net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1580SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.93Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

40 miles from Kearny

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Five Towns College
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Dix Hills, NY
 

Five Towns College

Private 4 Year

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  • 546enrollment
  • $18,765net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.83Avg GPA

39 miles from Kearny

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Sussex County Community College
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Newton, NJ
 

Sussex County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,181enrollment
  • $10,423net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

40 miles from Kearny

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Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
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Monroe, NY
 

Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,590enrollment
  • $6,272net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Kearny

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Essex County College and is 3.2 miles from Kearny. 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.