What is the best college in New Jersey? Niche ranks 21 best universities for 2025

[Desmond Milligan 0]

Did your college make the grade?

Niche.com, a website that reviews colleges, released its list of best colleges in New Jersey. And as many know, there are some great ones in the Garden State.

But what are the best?

According to the site “Best Colleges ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni,” the website says. “The ranking compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities in the U.S. This year's rankings have introduced an Economic Mobility Index, which measures the economic status change for low-income students. ACT/SAT scores have been removed from rankings to reflect a general de-emphasis on test scores in the college admissions process.”

With so many great institutions in the Garden State, it wasn’t easy, but here’s the top 20 colleges according to the site. We named 21 since three schools earned a B-minus.

NJ best college rankings

• Princeton University (Grade: A+)

• Rutgers University, New Brunswick (Grade: A)

• Stevens Institute of Technology (Grade: A-)

• New Jersey Institute of Technology (Grade: A-)

• The College of New Jersey (Grade: A-)

• Rutgers University (Grade: A-)

• Seton Hall University (Grade: B+)

• Rutgers University – Camden (Grade: B+)

• Montclair State University (Grade: B+)

• Kean University (Grade: B+)

• Rowan University (Grade: B)

• William Paterson University of New Jersey (Grade: B)

• Stockton University (Grade: B)

• St. Elizabeth University (Grade: B)

• Ramapo College of New Jersey (Grade: B)

• Monmouth University (Grade: B)

• Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus (Grade: B)

• Rider University (Grade: B)

• Drew University (Grade: B-)

• Berkeley College, Woodland Park (Grade: B-)

• Caldwell University (Grade: B-)

The full list is available on Niche's website.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: What are the best colleges in New Jersey? Top 21 according to Niche

View the full article