There are 58 colleges and universities in New Jersey enrolling 363,268 students. Explore the list of top colleges in New Jersey below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in New Jersey offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.
New Jersey is home to nationally ranked institutions like Princeton University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Rutgers University New Brunswick and The College of New Jersey. The highest ranked college in New Jersey is Princeton University and the top rated public state college is Rutgers University New Brunswick.
Local college options can be explored in Newark and Jersey City or other cities.
58 results
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#1 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#2 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#3 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#4 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Applications Due Feb 1
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#5 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Applications Due Mar 1
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#6 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#7 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#8 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Applications Due Feb 1
Public 4 Year
6 reviews
#9 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#10 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#11 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#12 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Applications Due Mar 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#14 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#15 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#16 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#17 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Applications Due Sep 1
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#18 Best Colleges in New Jersey
Applications Due Jun 1