Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $35,164 when living on campus and $37,129 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $46,551 when living on campus and $48,516 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 | ||
| New Jersey City University | $13,971 | $24,888 | $1,236 | $21,082 | $26,804 |
| Montclair State University | $14,766 | $24,126 | $1,240 | $19,022 | $22,558 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $19,022 | $35,934 | $2,750 | $19,580 | $23,880 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $15,978 | $26,388 | $1,226 | $17,546 | $16,690 |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $17,079 | $35,841 | $1,391 | $17,761 | $30,174 |
| Thomas Edison State University | $6,638 | $8,598 | $1,700 | - | $5,670 |
| Average | $14,576 | $25,963 | $1,591 | $18,998 | $20,963 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,576 for in-state students and $25,963 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, New Jersey Institute of Technology requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,934 and Thomas Edison State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,598 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| New Jersey City University | $13,564 | $24,163 | $13,971 | $24,888 |
| Montclair State University | $13,762 | $22,472 | $14,766 | $24,126 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $18,512 | $34,972 | $19,022 | $35,934 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $15,363 | $25,373 | $15,978 | $26,388 |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $16,112 | $33,812 | $17,079 | $35,841 |
| Thomas Edison State University | $7,372 | $9,556 | $6,638 | $8,598 |
| Average | $14,114 | $25,058 | $14,576 | $25,963 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,100 for state residents and $23,906 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.85% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, New Jersey Institute of Technology requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $33,318 and Thomas Edison State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,150.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| New Jersey City University | $14,400 | $22,946 | $14,854 | $23,635 |
| Montclair State University | $14,285 | $14,285 | - | $15,137 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $25,224 | $35,718 | $25,918 | $36,702 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $19,657 | $19,657 | - | $20,444 |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $21,248 | $33,368 | $22,528 | $35,368 |
| Thomas Edison State University | $12,150 | $12,150 | - | $12,150 |
| Average | $17,827 | $23,021 | $21,100 | $23,906 |
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 $18,998 when a student lives on campus and $20,963 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| New Jersey City University | $16,274 | $4,808 | $16,274 | $10,530 | - |
| Montclair State University | $16,822 | $2,200 | $17,748 | $4,810 | - |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $15,000 | $4,580 | $17,200 | $6,680 | - |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $15,834 | $1,712 | $11,428 | $5,262 | - |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $13,389 | $4,372 | $18,414 | $11,760 | - |
| Thomas Edison State University | - | - | $5,103 | $567 | - |
| Average | $15,464 | $3,534 | $14,361 | $6,602 | - |