Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,344 when living on campus and $36,474 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,976 when living on campus and $48,105 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 | ||
| 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 |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $16,586 | $35,348 | $1,391 | $19,432 | $30,174 |
| 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 | $14,044 | $25,675 | $1,464 | $18,836 | $20,966 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,044 for in-state students and $25,675 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.53% 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 | |
| Montclair State University | $13,762 | $22,472 | $14,766 | $24,126 |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $16,112 | $33,812 | $17,079 | $35,841 |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $15,648 | $33,348 | $16,586 | $35,348 |
| 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 | $13,504 | $24,562 | $14,044 | $25,675 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,422 for state residents and $24,458 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.91% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rutgers University-Newark requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $33,720 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 | |
| Montclair State University | $14,285 | $14,285 | - | $15,137 |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $21,248 | $33,368 | $22,528 | $35,368 |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $21,060 | $34,164 | $22,329 | $36,225 |
| 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 | $16,917 | $23,314 | $20,422 | $24,458 |
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 $18,836 when a student lives on campus and $20,966 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Montclair State University | $16,822 | $2,200 | $17,748 | $4,810 | - |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $13,389 | $4,372 | $18,414 | $11,760 | - |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $15,060 | $4,372 | $18,414 | $11,760 | - |
| Thomas Edison State University | - | - | $5,103 | $567 | - |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $15,990 | $3,140 | $11,330 | $4,922 | - |
| Average | $15,315 | $3,521 | $14,202 | $6,764 | - |