Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $37,599 when living on campus and $37,991 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $47,960 when living on campus and $48,352 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 |
| 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-Newark | $16,586 | $35,348 | $1,391 | $19,432 | $30,174 |
| Stockton University | $15,532 | $23,420 | $1,250 | $22,252 | $17,073 |
| The College of New Jersey | $18,685 | $24,568 | $1,200 | $20,147 | $20,147 |
| Average | $16,208 | $26,569 | $1,329 | $20,063 | $20,455 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,208 for in-state students and $26,569 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.11% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rutgers University-Newark requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,348 and Stockton University has the lowest tuition & fees of $23,420 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 |
| 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-Newark | $15,648 | $33,348 | $16,586 | $35,348 |
| Stockton University | $15,188 | $22,922 | $15,532 | $23,420 |
| The College of New Jersey | $17,978 | $30,772 | $18,685 | $24,568 |
| Average | $15,482 | $26,539 | $16,208 | $26,569 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,418 for state residents and $21,716 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rutgers University-Newark 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 |
| Montclair State University | $14,285 | $14,285 | - | $15,137 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $19,657 | $19,657 | - | $20,444 |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $21,060 | $34,164 | $22,329 | $36,225 |
| Stockton University | $16,128 | $22,698 | $16,506 | $23,202 |
| The College of New Jersey | $15,624 | $15,624 | - | $17,643 |
| Average | $17,258 | $20,537 | $19,418 | $21,716 |
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 $20,063 when a student lives on campus and $20,455 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 | - |
| 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-Newark | $15,060 | $4,372 | $18,414 | $11,760 | - |
| Stockton University | $15,332 | $6,920 | $9,011 | $8,062 | - |
| The College of New Jersey | $15,569 | $4,578 | $15,569 | $4,578 | - |
| Average | $15,862 | $4,201 | $13,743 | $6,712 | - |