Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,882 when living on campus and $33,329 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,922 when living on campus and $42,368 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 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $19,022 | $35,934 | $2,750 | $19,580 | $23,880 |
| Thomas Edison State University | $6,638 | $8,598 | $1,700 | - | $5,670 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $15,150 | $24,464 | $1,600 | $19,130 | $16,252 |
| Average | $13,800 | $22,840 | $1,698 | $19,384 | $17,831 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,800 for in-state students and $22,840 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.89% 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 | |
| Kean University | $12,972 | $20,364 | $13,426 | $21,076 |
| Montclair State University | $13,762 | $22,472 | $14,766 | $24,126 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $18,512 | $34,972 | $19,022 | $35,934 |
| Thomas Edison State University | $7,372 | $9,556 | $6,638 | $8,598 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $14,624 | $23,624 | $15,150 | $24,464 |
| Average | $13,448 | $22,198 | $13,800 | $22,840 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,319 for state residents and $22,264 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.20% 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 | |
| Kean University | $18,000 | $23,110 | $18,630 | $23,919 |
| Montclair State University | $14,285 | $14,285 | - | $15,137 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $25,224 | $35,718 | $25,918 | $36,702 |
| Thomas Edison State University | $12,150 | $12,150 | - | $12,150 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $15,843 | $22,604 | $16,408 | $23,410 |
| Average | $17,100 | $21,573 | $20,319 | $22,264 |
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 $19,384 when a student lives on campus and $17,831 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 | - |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $15,000 | $4,580 | $17,200 | $6,680 | - |
| Thomas Edison State University | - | - | $5,103 | $567 | - |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $15,990 | $3,140 | $11,330 | $4,922 | - |
| Average | $16,101 | $3,283 | $13,498 | $4,333 | - |