Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $39,226 when living on campus and $42,533 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $49,626 when living on campus and $52,933 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 | $14,460 | $14,460 | - | $20,890 | $24,500 |
| Kean University | $14,299 | $22,446 | $1,200 | $21,588 | $21,502 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $19,974 | $37,664 | $3,400 | $21,650 | $24,836 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $16,777 | $27,708 | $1,226 | $18,844 | $21,790 |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $17,250 | $36,762 | $1,418 | $20,532 | $30,718 |
| The College of New Jersey | $19,632 | $25,752 | $1,200 | $19,326 | $19,326 |
| Average | $17,065 | $27,465 | $1,689 | $20,472 | $23,779 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $17,065 for in-state students and $27,465 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.03% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, New Jersey Institute of Technology requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,024 and New Jersey City University has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,268 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| New Jersey City University | $13,971 | $24,888 | $14,460 | $14,460 |
| Kean University | $13,426 | $21,076 | $14,299 | $22,446 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $19,022 | $35,934 | $19,974 | $37,664 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $15,978 | $26,388 | $16,777 | $27,708 |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $16,586 | $35,348 | $17,250 | $36,762 |
| The College of New Jersey | $18,685 | $24,568 | $19,632 | $25,752 |
| Average | $16,278 | $28,034 | $17,065 | $27,465 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,922 for state residents and $26,149 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rutgers University-Newark requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $35,064 and New Jersey City University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,307.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| New Jersey City University | $14,854 | $23,635 | $15,499 | $15,499 |
| Kean University | $18,630 | $23,919 | $19,841 | $25,472 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $25,918 | $36,702 | $27,156 | $38,436 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $20,444 | $20,444 | $21,466 | $21,466 |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $22,329 | $36,225 | $23,221 | $37,669 |
| The College of New Jersey | $17,643 | $17,643 | $18,349 | $18,349 |
| Average | $19,970 | $26,428 | $20,922 | $26,149 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $20,472 when a student lives on campus and $23,779 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 | $16,844 | $4,046 | $20,000 | $4,500 | $4,046 |
| Kean University | $18,264 | $3,324 | $16,656 | $4,846 | $4,846 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $16,450 | $5,200 | $17,936 | $6,900 | $6,900 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $17,102 | $1,742 | $17,102 | $4,688 | $4,688 |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $16,074 | $4,458 | $18,722 | $11,996 | $7,002 |
| The College of New Jersey | $14,976 | $4,350 | $14,976 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| Average | $16,618 | $3,853 | $17,565 | $6,213 | $5,305 |
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