Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $36,147 when living on campus and $38,765 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $47,272 when living on campus and $49,890 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 |
| 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 |
| Stockton University | $15,532 | $23,420 | $1,250 | $22,252 | $17,073 |
| Average | $15,197 | $26,323 | $1,261 | $19,689 | $22,307 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,197 for in-state students and $26,323 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.93% 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 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $15,363 | $25,373 | $15,978 | $26,388 |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $16,112 | $33,812 | $17,079 | $35,841 |
| Stockton University | $15,188 | $22,922 | $15,532 | $23,420 |
| Average | $14,640 | $25,327 | $15,197 | $26,323 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,130 for state residents and $25,314 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.93% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rutgers University-Camden requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,664 and Ramapo College of New Jersey has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $20,444.
| 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 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $19,657 | $19,657 | - | $20,444 |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $21,248 | $33,368 | $22,528 | $35,368 |
| Stockton University | $16,128 | $22,698 | $16,506 | $23,202 |
| Average | $17,887 | $24,356 | $18,130 | $25,314 |
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 $19,689 when a student lives on campus and $22,307 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 | - |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $15,834 | $1,712 | $11,428 | $5,262 | - |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $13,389 | $4,372 | $18,414 | $11,760 | - |
| Stockton University | $15,332 | $6,920 | $9,011 | $8,062 | - |
| Average | $15,484 | $4,205 | $14,247 | $8,060 | - |