Colleges Near New Providence

There are no colleges in New Providence, but 166 are within 50 miles, enrolling 923,574 students combined.

The closest option is Drew University in Madison, 4.4 miles from New Providence (about 5-8 minutes by car). New Providence (pop. 12,171) is in New Jersey.

Princeton University in Princeton ranks #1 nationally. United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point has the lowest tuition at $895 per year.

Results are sorted by distance from New Providence. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near New Providence. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near New Providence.

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New Providence, NJ within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 Year 2 Year

  • Private 4 Year
  • Madison, NJ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 4 miles from New Providence

Drew is a private liberal arts university known for undergraduate theater, political science, and the humanities. The forested campus sits in suburban Madison near New York City.

#5 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1103-1338
  • Avg GPA 3.1
  • Acceptance Rate 68%
  • Net Price $28,425
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  • Private 4 Year
  • Madison, NJ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 5 miles from New Providence

Fairleigh Dickinson Florham is a private university known for undergraduate business, psychology, and communications. The residential campus occupies a historic estate in suburban Madison.

#7 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1040-1310
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.42
  • Acceptance Rate 95%
  • Net Price $25,585
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  • Private 4 Year
  • Morristown, NJ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 6 miles from New Providence

Saint Elizabeth is a small private Catholic university known for undergraduate nursing, education, and health sciences. The suburban campus sits near Morristown in northern New Jersey.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.12
  • Acceptance Rate 71%
  • Net Price $23,437
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UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Cranford, NJ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 5 miles from New Providence

UCNJ is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and allied health programs. The main campus is in suburban Cranford, with additional sites across Union County.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,798
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Union, NJ
  • 4.1 | 7 reviews
  • 9 miles from New Providence

Kean is a public university known for undergraduate teacher education, nursing, and design. The suburban campus in Union sits near New York City.

#11 Best Public Universities in New Jersey 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 930-1150
  • Avg GPA 3.2
  • Acceptance Rate 76%
  • Net Price $12,708
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Rabbinical College of America Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Morristown, NJ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 9 miles from New Providence

Rabbinical College of America is a private Orthodox Jewish rabbinical college focused on undergraduate Talmudic and rabbinical studies. The Morristown campus is a Chabad-Lubavitch yeshiva for men preparing for the rabbinate.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 95%
  • Net Price $16,881
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  • Private 4 Year
  • South Orange, NJ
  • 3.0 | 1 reviews
  • 9 miles from New Providence

Seton Hall is a private Catholic university known for undergraduate business and diplomacy. The suburban campus in South Orange sits a short train ride from New York City.

#3 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1220-1390
  • Avg GPA 3.64
  • Acceptance Rate 73%
  • Net Price $33,896
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Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 10 miles from New Providence

An Orthodox Jewish yeshiva known for intensive undergraduate Talmud and Torah study. Students follow a traditional full-time religious learning schedule on its Elizabeth campus.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 86%
  • Net Price $29,330
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Caldwell University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Caldwell, NJ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 12 miles from New Providence

Caldwell is a private Catholic university known for undergraduate nursing and education. The suburban campus in northern New Jersey has Dominican roots and a primarily residential feel.

#8 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1130-1370
  • Avg GPA 3.3
  • Acceptance Rate 71%
  • Net Price $21,875
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  • Private 4 Year
  • Bloomfield, NJ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 13 miles from New Providence

Bloomfield College is a small public college within Montclair State University known for undergraduate nursing and business. The suburban campus sits near New York City.

4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 770-960
  • Avg GPA 2.69
  • Acceptance Rate 70%
  • Net Price $27,410
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  • Public 2 Year
  • Newark, NJ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 12 miles from New Providence

Essex County College is a public community college offering associate degrees and career certificate programs. The urban campus is located in downtown Newark.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $4,971
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Newark, NJ
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 12 miles from New Providence

NJIT is a public technological university known for undergraduate engineering, computer science, and architecture. The urban campus is located in Newark.

#3 Best Value Colleges in New Jersey 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1210-1460
  • Avg GPA 3.72
  • Acceptance Rate 65%
  • Net Price $17,313
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Newark, NJ
  • 4.0 | 1 reviews
  • 12 miles from New Providence

Rutgers-Newark is a public university known for undergraduate business and criminal justice. The urban campus is located in downtown Newark.

#4 Best Public Universities in New Jersey 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1030-1270
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.23
  • Acceptance Rate 71%
  • Net Price $18,276
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County College of Morris Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Randolph, NJ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 14 miles from New Providence

County College of Morris is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and business programs. The suburban campus sits in Morris County in northern New Jersey.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,441
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Middlesex College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Edison, NJ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 14 miles from New Providence

Middlesex College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and business programs. Most students commute to the suburban campus in Edison.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $2,314
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  • Public 4 Year
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 4.8 | 4 reviews
  • 14 miles from New Providence

Rutgers is a large public university known for undergraduate pharmacy, engineering, and life sciences. Students take classes across multiple campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway linked by campus buses.

#19 Best Public Universities in America 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1310-1500
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.3
  • Acceptance Rate 58%
  • Net Price $20,522
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St Paul's School of Nursing Staten Island Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Staten Island, NY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 14 miles from New Providence
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $34,808
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Rabbi Jacob Joseph School Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Edison, NJ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 14 miles from New Providence
0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 92%
  • Net Price $12,093
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