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9 Best Universities in New Jersey

Rutgers University-Camden leads the 9 universities in New Jersey at #328 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Rutgers University-New Brunswick (QS World #328) and Rutgers University-Newark (QS World #328). Across the whole list there are 13 courses to choose from.

9 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
RU Rutgers University-Camden logo
QS World #328 #82 in United States Camden, New Jersey, United States

Rutgers University-Camden

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 37,276/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
3,753Students
International
Admissions open
#328 QS World University Rankings 2026
#82 in United States
2Top pick
RU Rutgers University-New Brunswick logo
QS World #328 #83 in United States New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
#328 QS World University Rankings 2026
#83 in United States
4Ranked
RU Rowan University logo
#441 in United States Glassboro, New Jersey, United States

Rowan University

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 26,932/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
15,841Students
International
Admissions open
#441 in United States · by research impact
520,905 citations · h-index 235
5Ranked
WP William Paterson University of New Jersey logo
#684 in United States Wayne, New Jersey, United States

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 25,344/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
6,614Students
International
Admissions open
#684 in United States · by research impact
137,118 citations · h-index 148
6Ranked
SU Stockton University logo
#772 in United States Galloway, New Jersey, United States

Stockton University

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 24,524/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
7,537Students
International
Admissions open
#772 in United States · by research impact
96,070 citations · h-index 125
7Ranked
KU Kean University logo
#799 in United States Union, New Jersey, United States

Kean University

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 22,446/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
11,433Students
International
Admissions open
#799 in United States · by research impact
86,256 citations · h-index 120
8Ranked
RC Ramapo College of New Jersey logo
#1,088 in United States Mahwah, New Jersey, United States

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Public University · 0 courses

No course listed yet for this search — see the university's full profile.

USD 27,708/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
4,898Students
International
Admissions open
#1,088 in United States · by research impact
31,356 citations · h-index 75
9Ranked
BM Beth Medrash Govoha logo
Lakewood, New Jersey, United States

Beth Medrash Govoha

Private University · 0 courses

No course listed yet for this search — see the university's full profile.

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
4,027Students
International
Admissions open
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

By university type

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #328 (Rutgers University-Camden) to #328 (Rutgers University-Newark); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Rutgers University-Camden has the largest research record in this group, with 21,978,962 citations and an h-index of 1,143. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 8 public to 1 private institutions. By location, New Jersey (9) account for the most of those we can place. Rutgers University-New Brunswick is the largest, with 37,751 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Social Sciences & Psychology (4), Arts, Design & Architecture (2), Engineering (2) and Veterinary & Animal Sciences (1). The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Rutgers University-New Brunswick offers the widest choice, with 10 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 8 of these universities. Kean University is the least expensive at USD 22,446 a year and Rutgers University-New Brunswick the most at USD 37,441; the middle of the range is about USD 27,708. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in New Jersey?

Rutgers University-Camden (QS World #328), Rutgers University-New Brunswick (QS World #328) and Rutgers University-Newark (QS World #328) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university in New Jersey?

Of those with published fees, Kean University is the least expensive at about USD 22,446 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many universities in New Jersey are public?

8 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in New Jersey?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do courses start in New Jersey?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in New Jersey?

Rutgers University-New Brunswick, with 10, ahead of Rutgers University-Newark (3).

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