Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,649 when living on campus and $35,334 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,372 when living on campus and $44,057 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 | ||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| The College of New Jersey | $18,685 | $24,568 | $1,200 | $20,147 | $20,147 |
| Average | $14,119 | $22,842 | $1,346 | $19,184 | $19,869 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,119 for in-state students and $22,842 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rutgers University-Camden requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,841 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 | |
| Kean University | $12,972 | $20,364 | $13,426 | $21,076 |
| Montclair State University | $13,762 | $22,472 | $14,766 | $24,126 |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $16,112 | $33,812 | $17,079 | $35,841 |
| Thomas Edison State University | $7,372 | $9,556 | $6,638 | $8,598 |
| The College of New Jersey | $17,978 | $30,772 | $18,685 | $24,568 |
| Average | $13,639 | $23,395 | $14,119 | $22,842 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,579 for state residents and $20,843 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rutgers University-Camden requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,664 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 | |
| Kean University | $18,000 | $23,110 | $18,630 | $23,919 |
| Montclair State University | $14,285 | $14,285 | - | $15,137 |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $21,248 | $33,368 | $22,528 | $35,368 |
| Thomas Edison State University | $12,150 | $12,150 | - | $12,150 |
| The College of New Jersey | $15,624 | $15,624 | - | $17,643 |
| Average | $16,261 | $19,707 | $20,579 | $20,843 |
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 $19,184 when a student lives on campus and $19,869 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Kean University | $16,592 | $3,212 | $16,108 | $4,686 | - |
| Montclair State University | $16,822 | $2,200 | $17,748 | $4,810 | - |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $13,389 | $4,372 | $18,414 | $11,760 | - |
| Thomas Edison State University | - | - | $5,103 | $567 | - |
| The College of New Jersey | $15,569 | $4,578 | $15,569 | $4,578 | - |
| Average | $15,593 | $3,591 | $14,588 | $5,280 | - |