Colleges Near Plainfield

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

There are 186 colleges within 50 miles of Plainfield enrolling a total of 943,311 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in New Jersey with a population of 49,808, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Plainfield. The nearest college is Union County College in Cranford at a distance of 6.2 miles from Plainfield. Driving time to these schools from Plainfield 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, Burlington County College in Pemberton offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,924 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 Plainfield.
Plainfield, NJ within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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United States Merchant Marine Academy
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Kings Point, NY

United States Merchant Marine Academy

Public 4 Year

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  • 961enrollment
  • $5,173net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1300SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

37 miles from Plainfield

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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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  • 2,220enrollment
  • $6,833net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

36 miles from Plainfield

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Bais Medrash Toras Chesed
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Lakewood, NJ
 

Bais Medrash Toras Chesed

Private 4 Year

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  • 125enrollment
  • $7,484net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Plainfield

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Mesivta Keser Torah
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Belmar, NJ
 

Mesivta Keser Torah

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 59enrollment
  • $11,708net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Plainfield

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Yeshiva Toras Chaim
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Lakewood, NJ
 

Yeshiva Toras Chaim

Private 4 Year

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  • 225enrollment
  • $5,821net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Plainfield

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Dominican College of Blauvelt
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Orangeburg, NY
 

Dominican College of Blauvelt

Private 4 Year

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#54 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,378enrollment
  • $23,907net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1095-1235SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

39 miles from Plainfield

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Iona College
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New Rochelle, NY

Iona College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#48 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,720enrollment
  • $28,557net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1055-1265SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

39 miles from Plainfield

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Kol Yaakov Torah Center
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Monsey, New York
 

Kol Yaakov Torah Center

Private 4 Year

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  • 22enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Plainfield

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Adelphi University
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Garden City, NY

Adelphi University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#26 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 7,406enrollment
  • $28,671net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1310SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

41 miles from Plainfield

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Mercy College
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Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College

Private 4 Year

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#58 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 8,774enrollment
  • $16,776net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

40 miles from Plainfield

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Monroe College New Rochelle
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New Rochelle, New York
 

Monroe College New Rochelle

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,157enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Plainfield

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Rabbinical College Beth Shraga
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Monsey, NY
 

Rabbinical College Beth Shraga

Private 4 Year

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  • 48enrollment
  • $16,744net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Plainfield

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Rabbinical College of Long Island
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Long Beach, NY
 

Rabbinical College of Long Island

Private 4 Year

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  • 161enrollment
  • $7,838net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Plainfield

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Rockland Community College
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Suffern, NY
 

Rockland Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,763enrollment
  • $8,765net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Plainfield

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Saint Thomas Aquinas College
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Sparkill, NY
 

Saint Thomas Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

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#53 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,950enrollment
  • $21,257net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 920-1270SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

39 miles from Plainfield

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Yeshivath Viznitz
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Monsey, NY
 

Yeshivath Viznitz

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,148enrollment
  • $7,172net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Plainfield

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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

39 miles from Plainfield

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Bais Medrash Elyon
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Monsey, NY
 

Bais Medrash Elyon

Private 4 Year

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  • 95enrollment
  • $9,630net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Plainfield

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Union County College and is 6.2 miles from Plainfield. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Union County College are $5,280 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Union 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.