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*

*Members of the New Jersey Presidents’ Council