Colleges Near Watchung

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

There are 190 colleges within 50 miles of Watchung enrolling a total of 959,207 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in New Jersey with a population of 5,801, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Watchung. The nearest college is Union County College in Cranford at a distance of 6.3 miles from Watchung. Driving time to these schools from Watchung 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 Watchung.
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Metropolitan College of New York
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New York, NY
 

Metropolitan College of New York

Private 4 Year

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  • 663enrollment
  • $27,481net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.1Avg GPA

23 miles from Watchung

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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

  • 1,453enrollment
  • $22,838net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA

25 miles from Watchung

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William Paterson University of New Jersey
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Wayne, NJ

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 9,426enrollment
  • $16,999net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 990-1345SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

24 miles from Watchung

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American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York
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New York, NY

American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York

Private 2 Year

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  • 225enrollment
  • $49,205net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Watchung

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American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service
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New York, NY
 

American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service

Private 2 Year

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  • 282enrollment
  • $20,049net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

25 miles from Watchung

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Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz
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Brooklyn, NY
 

Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz

Private 4 Year

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  • 918enrollment
  • $19,471net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Watchung

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Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
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New York, NY

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Private 4 Year

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  • 983enrollment
  • $28,199net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1400-1520SAT range
  • 33-34ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 8

24 miles from Watchung

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CUNY New York City College of Technology
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Brooklyn, NY

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Public 4 Year

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#29 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 13,767enrollment
  • $5,417net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 880-1200SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

24 miles from Watchung

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Long Island University Brooklyn Campus
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Brooklyn, NY

Long Island University Brooklyn Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 6,982enrollment
  • $26,771net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA

24 miles from Watchung

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Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College
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Brooklyn, NY
 

Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College

Private 4 Year

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  • 129enrollment
  • $9,182net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Watchung

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Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary
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Brooklyn, NY
 

Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 538enrollment
  • $9,775net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Watchung

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Mesivta of Eastern Parkway Yeshiva Zichron Meilech
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Brooklyn, NY
 

Mesivta of Eastern Parkway Yeshiva Zichron Meilech

Private 4 Year

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  • 42enrollment
  • $9,001net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Watchung

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Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America
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New York, NY
 

Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America

Private 4 Year

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  • 66enrollment
  • $10,373net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Watchung

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Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion
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Brooklyn, NY
 

Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion

Private 4 Year

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  • 511enrollment
  • $8,586net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Watchung

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New York Career Institute
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New York, NY
 

New York Career Institute

Private 2 Year

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  • 399enrollment
  • $14,438net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Watchung

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Yeshiva Karlin Stolin
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Brooklyn, NY
 

Yeshiva Karlin Stolin

Private 4 Year

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  • 166enrollment
  • $3,745net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Watchung

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Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka
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Brooklyn, NY
 

Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka

Private 4 Year

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  • 232enrollment
  • $10,079net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Watchung

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American Musical and Dramatic Academy
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New York, NY

American Musical and Dramatic Academy

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,511enrollment
  • $46,130net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Watchung

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Union County College and is 6.3 miles from Watchung. 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.