Be More in NJ
New Jersey college and university presidents are working in partnership with the business community to invest in New Jersey’s future by promoting a New Jersey treasure – its higher education institutions. In all categories and across all sectors, New Jersey colleges and universities have transformed the lives of individuals who go on to transform the world through their professional and philanthropic endeavors. Explore the links to all the colleges and universities in New Jersey where you can learn more, earn more, be more.
Take Note
- Did you know that if you graduate from a higher education institution in New Jersey, you make more money than if you went to college elsewhere?
- Did you know that New Jersey’s Tuition Aid Grant program is the most generous state-funded program of its kind in the country?
- Did you know, New Jersey is home to four public research universities ranked in the Top 100 nationally?
- Did you know that community colleges are partnering with four-year institutions to offer innovative, cost saving 3+1 academic degree programs?
- Did you know that two NJ colleges played the first football game?
Highest Quality Education and Training
- Nationally ranked institutions and academic programs
- Hundreds of cutting-edge majors and programs aligned with business and industry needs
New Jersey: 'The Education State' The 'Case' for a Second Nickname
Former litigator and Independent Colleges and Universities of New Jersey President, Steve Reynolds makes a “case” for a 2nd state nickname option for NJ license plates in an effort to spark the conversation about NJ’s high education rating as well as the state’s outmigration issue.
EXPLORE DIVERSITY
Ethnic, Economic, Academic, Geographic
Shores
MOUNTAINS
GREEN PASTURES
URBAN HUBS
Affordability
- Free tuition for income qualified individuals at some institutions
- A nationally renowned New Jersey grant and loan program
- Generous financial and merit aid at many institutions
Jobs
- Close to great employment centers (NYC, Philadelphia)
- Unparalleled internship and apprenticeship opportunities
- High paying jobs upon graduation – NJ college graduates generally earn more money than their peers nationwide
- NJ corporations thrive on New Jersey’s highly educated and talented workforce
NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Comprehensive information on higher education in New Jersey.
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT
ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY
The only New Jersey state agency with the sole mission of providing students and families with financial and informational resources for students to pursue their education beyond high school.
New Jersey Colleges and Universities*
- Atlantic Cape Community College
- Bergen Community College
- Berkeley College
- Beth Medrash Govoha
- Bloomfield College
- Brookdale Community College
- Caldwell University
- Camden County College
- Centenary University
- Chamberlain University
- The College of New Jersey
- County College of Morris
- DeVry University
- Drew University
- Eastern International College
- Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine
- Eastwick College
- Essex County College
- Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Felician University
- Georgian Court University
- Hudson County Community College
- Jersey College
- Kean University
- Mercer County Community College
- Middlesex College
- Monmouth University
- Montclair State University
- Morris, County College of
- New Jersey City University
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Ocean County College
- Passaic County Community College
- Pillar College
- Princeton Theological Seminary
- Princeton University
- Ramapo College of New Jersey
- Raritan Valley Community College
- Rider University
- Rowan College at Burlington County
- Rowan College of South Jersey
- Rowan University
- Rutgers, The State University of NJ
- Saint Elizabeth University
- Saint Peter’s University
- Salem Community College
- Seton Hall University
- Sollers College
- Stevens Institute of Technology
- Stockton University
- Strayer University
- Sussex County Community College
- Thomas Edison State University
- Union County College
- University of Phoenix, Jersey City Campus
- Warren County Community College
- William Paterson University of New Jersey
*Members of the New Jersey Presidents’ Council