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New Jersey Colleges Cost of Attendance Statistics

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Undergraduate
(in-state) $19,705
($10,511)
Graduate
(in-state) $23,335
($19,940)
Books & Supplies $1,142
On-Campus Living Costs $14,569
Off-Campus Living Costs $19,865

Average Costs of Attendance at New Jersey Colleges

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $35,415 when a student lives on campus and $40,711 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $10,511 for New Jersey residents and $19,705 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $14,569 when a student lives on campus and $19,865 when living off campus.
2023-2024 Average Cost of Attendance
New Jersey Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$26,221 (In-State)
$35,415 (Out-of-State)		 $31,517 (In-State)
$40,711 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$10,511 (In-State)
$19,705 (Out-of-State)		 $10,511 (In-State)
$19,705 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,142$1,142
Living Costs$14,569$19,865
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - New Jersey Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of New Jersey colleges and universities is $10,511 for in-state students and $19,705 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 1.35% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
New Jersey Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$9,860$10,106 $10,240$10,511
Out-Of-State$18,857$18,995 $19,443$19,705
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - New Jersey Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of New Jersey colleges and universities is $19,940 for in-state students and $23,335 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 3.94% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
New Jersey Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$17,194$17,332 $17,807$19,940
Out-Of-State$21,109$21,279 $22,451$23,335
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - New Jersey Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average books & supplies costs of New Jersey colleges and universities is $1,142. The books & supplies costs are increased by 12.37% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Books & Supplies Costs
New Jersey Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
Books & Supplies$1,027$1,036 $1,016$1,142
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - New Jersey Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of New Jersey colleges and universities is $14,569 when a student lives on campus and $19,865 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 12.06% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 10.46% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Living Costs
New Jersey Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
On-Campus$12,605$12,780 $13,000$14,569
Off-Campus$16,781$16,996 $17,983$19,865
[Chart] Living Costs - New Jersey Colleges
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