Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $36,127 when living on campus and $39,761 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $46,624 when living on campus and $50,258 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 |
| Kean University | $13,426 | $21,076 | $1,200 | $19,804 | $20,794 |
| Montclair State University | $14,766 | $24,126 | $1,240 | $19,022 | $22,558 |
| 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 |
| The College of New Jersey | $18,685 | $24,568 | $1,200 | $20,147 | $20,147 |
| Average | $15,651 | $26,148 | $1,249 | $19,227 | $22,861 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,651 for in-state students and $26,148 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rutgers University-Camden requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,841 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 | |
| New Jersey City University | $13,564 | $24,163 | $13,971 | $24,888 |
| Kean University | $12,972 | $20,364 | $13,426 | $21,076 |
| Montclair State University | $13,762 | $22,472 | $14,766 | $24,126 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $15,363 | $25,373 | $15,978 | $26,388 |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $16,112 | $33,812 | $17,079 | $35,841 |
| The College of New Jersey | $17,978 | $30,772 | $18,685 | $24,568 |
| Average | $14,959 | $26,159 | $15,651 | $26,148 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,671 for state residents and $22,691 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.55% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rutgers University-Camden requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,664 and Montclair State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,562.
| 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 |
| Kean University | $18,000 | $23,110 | $18,630 | $23,919 |
| Montclair State University | $14,285 | $14,285 | - | $15,137 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $19,657 | $19,657 | - | $20,444 |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $21,248 | $33,368 | $22,528 | $35,368 |
| The College of New Jersey | $15,624 | $15,624 | - | $17,643 |
| Average | $17,202 | $21,498 | $18,671 | $22,691 |
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 $19,227 when a student lives on campus and $22,861 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 | - |
| Kean University | $16,592 | $3,212 | $16,108 | $4,686 | - |
| Montclair State University | $16,822 | $2,200 | $17,748 | $4,810 | - |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $15,834 | $1,712 | $11,428 | $5,262 | - |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $13,389 | $4,372 | $18,414 | $11,760 | - |
| The College of New Jersey | $15,569 | $4,578 | $15,569 | $4,578 | - |
| Average | $15,747 | $3,480 | $15,924 | $6,938 | - |