Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $37,413 when living on campus and $40,396 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $50,117 when living on campus and $53,100 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 |
| 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-New Brunswick | $17,239 | $36,001 | $1,391 | $19,087 | $30,174 |
| Average | $16,113 | $28,817 | $1,585 | $19,716 | $22,699 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,113 for in-state students and $28,817 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rutgers University-New Brunswick requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,001 and Montclair State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $24,126 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 |
| 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-New Brunswick | $16,263 | $33,963 | $17,239 | $36,001 |
| Average | $15,403 | $27,548 | $16,113 | $28,817 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,040 for state residents and $24,968 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rutgers University-New Brunswick requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $33,720 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 |
| 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-New Brunswick | $21,078 | $34,182 | $22,348 | $36,244 |
| Average | $18,573 | $23,931 | $21,040 | $24,968 |
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 $19,716 when a student lives on campus and $22,699 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 | - |
| 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-New Brunswick | $14,715 | $4,372 | $18,414 | $11,760 | - |
| Average | $15,866 | $3,849 | $15,225 | $7,473 | - |