Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $36,787 when living on campus and $36,302 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,794 when living on campus and $45,308 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Rowan University | $15,700 | $25,564 | $1,665 | $21,977 | $16,085 |
| New Jersey City University | $13,971 | $24,888 | $1,236 | $21,082 | $26,804 |
| Kean University | $13,426 | $21,076 | $1,200 | $19,804 | $20,794 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $15,978 | $26,388 | $1,226 | $17,546 | $16,690 |
| The College of New Jersey | $18,685 | $24,568 | $1,200 | $20,147 | $20,147 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $15,150 | $24,464 | $1,600 | $19,130 | $16,252 |
| Average | $15,485 | $24,491 | $1,355 | $19,948 | $19,462 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,485 for in-state students and $24,491 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ramapo College of New Jersey requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,388 and Kean University has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,076 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Rowan University | $14,952 | $24,345 | $15,700 | $25,564 |
| New Jersey City University | $13,564 | $24,163 | $13,971 | $24,888 |
| Kean University | $12,972 | $20,364 | $13,426 | $21,076 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $15,363 | $25,373 | $15,978 | $26,388 |
| The College of New Jersey | $17,978 | $30,772 | $18,685 | $24,568 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $14,624 | $23,624 | $15,150 | $24,464 |
| Average | $14,909 | $24,774 | $15,485 | $24,491 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,631 for state residents and $21,116 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, New Jersey City University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,579 and Rowan University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,380.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Rowan University | $16,796 | $16,796 | - | $17,645 |
| New Jersey City University | $14,400 | $22,946 | $14,854 | $23,635 |
| Kean University | $18,000 | $23,110 | $18,630 | $23,919 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $19,657 | $19,657 | - | $20,444 |
| The College of New Jersey | $15,624 | $15,624 | - | $17,643 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $15,843 | $22,604 | $16,408 | $23,410 |
| Average | $16,720 | $20,123 | $16,631 | $21,116 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $19,948 when a student lives on campus and $19,462 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Rowan University | $16,553 | $5,424 | $10,288 | $5,797 | - |
| New Jersey City University | $16,274 | $4,808 | $16,274 | $10,530 | - |
| Kean University | $16,592 | $3,212 | $16,108 | $4,686 | - |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $15,834 | $1,712 | $11,428 | $5,262 | - |
| The College of New Jersey | $15,569 | $4,578 | $15,569 | $4,578 | - |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $15,990 | $3,140 | $11,330 | $4,922 | - |
| Average | $16,135 | $3,812 | $13,500 | $5,963 | - |