The Most Popular Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in New Jersey

Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

CollegeSimply has compiled this list of four-year colleges in New Jersey that have acceptance rates over 75%. These are schools that you have a very high chance of getting into if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. Acceptance isn't guaranteed, but they are good candidates for your list of safety schools. These colleges are ranked by popularity of views on CollegeSimply.com.

See also, the best colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges in New Jersey.


22 results

Kean University
K
Union, NJ

Kean University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 12,884enrollment
  • $10,747net price
  • 900-1160SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Montclair State University
M
Montclair, NJ

Montclair State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 21,784enrollment
  • $13,742net price
  • 950-1200SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Seton Hall University
S
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 9,623enrollment
  • $33,472net price
  • 1230-1390SAT range
  • 28-31ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Monmouth University
M
West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

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

Applications Due Mar 1

Rowan University
R
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 19,535enrollment
  • $20,963net price
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Rider University
R
Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 4,054enrollment
  • $26,388net price
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Bloomfield College
B
Bloomfield, NJ

Bloomfield College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 1,153enrollment
  • $20,320net price
  • 770-960SAT range
  • 14-16ACT range
  • 2.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

William Paterson University of New Jersey
W
Wayne, NJ

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

92% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 9,070enrollment
  • $12,967net price
  • 990-1345SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Stockton University
S
Galloway, NJ
 

Stockton University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 9,080enrollment
  • $18,515net price
  • 1050-1250SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham
F
Madison, NJ

Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 2,823enrollment
  • $21,408net price
  • 1040-1310SAT range
  • 19-30ACT range
  • 3.42Estimated Avg GPA

Rutgers University Camden
R
Camden, NJ

Rutgers University Camden

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Value Colleges in New Jersey

  • 5,966enrollment
  • $14,151net price
  • 1030-1280SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA

New Jersey City University
N
Jersey City, NJ

New Jersey City University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 6,539enrollment
  • $19,252net price
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Felician College
F
Lodi, NJ
 

Felician College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 2,148enrollment
  • $15,743net price
  • 893-1108SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.05Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Centenary University
C
Hackettstown, NJ

Centenary University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

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

Georgian Court University
G
Lakewood, NJ

Georgian Court University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 1,962enrollment
  • $18,187net price
  • 1043-1251SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Thomas Edison State College
T
Trenton, NJ
 

Thomas Edison State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 8,248enrollment
  • -net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
F
Teaneck, NJ
 

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 7,285enrollment
  • $16,030net price
  • 908-1180SAT range
  • 20-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Saint Peter's University
S
Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peter's University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Value Colleges in New Jersey

  • 3,430enrollment
  • $11,996net price
  • 970-1150SAT range
  • 17-28ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA