Best Computer Science Colleges in New Jersey
44 accredited institutions in New Jersey offering computer science programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
44
Colleges
14,154
Graduates/yr
28
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Computer Science Programs in New Jersey
1
PublicBachelor's
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
3,021
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$13,674
In-State Tuition
85%
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2
Private NonprofitMaster's
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken
2,973
Graduates/yr
43%
Acceptance
$58,680
Tuition
90%
Grad Rate
$26,667
Net Price <$30K
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3
PublicBachelor's
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark
1,491
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$15,616
In-State Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Rowan University
Glassboro
882
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$11,250
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Princeton University
Princeton
603
Graduates/yr
4%
Acceptance
$59,710
Tuition
97%
Grad Rate
$2,841
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
Montclair State University
Montclair
438
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$13,710
In-State Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
Kean University
Union
342
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$11,135
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicMaster's
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark
330
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$13,674
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicBachelor's
Stockton University
Galloway
264
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$12,996
In-State Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicAssociate's
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City
243
Graduates/yr
$7,440
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicBachelor's
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne
234
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$14,690
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
New Jersey City University
Jersey City
228
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$13,785
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicAssociate's
County College of Morris
Randolph
213
Graduates/yr
$9,240
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicBachelor's
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah
204
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$15,978
In-State Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicAssociate's
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft
192
Graduates/yr
$7,875
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicAssociate's
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
Cranford
180
Graduates/yr
$9,500
In-State Tuition
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17
PublicAssociate's
Essex County College
Newark
156
Graduates/yr
$8,054
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicBachelor's
The College of New Jersey
Ewing
141
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$14,706
In-State Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
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19
PublicAssociate's
Camden County College
Blackwood
141
Graduates/yr
$2,856
In-State Tuition
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City
138
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$39,954
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$8,652
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicAssociate's
Middlesex College
Edison
126
Graduates/yr
$5,472
In-State Tuition
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22
PublicAssociate's
Passaic County Community College
Paterson
120
Graduates/yr
$7,500
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicAssociate's
Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus
Sewell
120
Graduates/yr
$4,440
In-State Tuition
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rider University
Lawrenceville
117
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$37,700
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$17,803
Net Price <$30K
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25
PublicBachelor's
Rutgers University-Camden
Camden
108
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$13,674
In-State Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
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26
Private NonprofitMaster's
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck
108
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$36,526
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$11,637
Net Price <$30K
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27
PublicAssociate's
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor
96
Graduates/yr
$5,035
In-State Tuition
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28
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Seton Hall University
South Orange
96
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$48,670
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$19,239
Net Price <$30K
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29
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Monmouth University
West Long Branch
87
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$44,098
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$18,808
Net Price <$30K
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30
PublicAssociate's
Ocean County College
Toms River
84
Graduates/yr
$4,752
In-State Tuition
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31
PublicAssociate's
Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg
78
Graduates/yr
$6,240
In-State Tuition
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32
PublicMaster's
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton
75
Graduates/yr
$6,638
In-State Tuition
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33
PublicAssociate's
Bergen Community College
Paramus
63
Graduates/yr
$7,516
In-State Tuition
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34
PublicAssociate's
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing
60
Graduates/yr
$5,950
In-State Tuition
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35
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Caldwell University
Caldwell
60
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$37,352
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$15,225
Net Price <$30K
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36
PublicAssociate's
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus
Vineland
60
Graduates/yr
$4,440
In-State Tuition
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37
Private For-ProfitAssociate's
Eastwick College-Nutley
Nutley
57
Graduates/yr
$14,746
Tuition
$19,366
Net Price <$30K
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38
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Drew University
Madison
54
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$44,260
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$15,853
Net Price <$30K
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39
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Madison
51
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$37,346
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$12,307
Net Price <$30K
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40
Private For-ProfitAssociate's
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Woodland Park
39
Graduates/yr
$26,072
Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
$17,806
Net Price <$30K
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41
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Felician University
Lodi
30
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$35,180
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$10,762
Net Price <$30K
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42
Private NonprofitMaster's
Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown
24
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$33,886
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
$16,419
Net Price <$30K
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43
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield
21
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$30,680
Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
$18,598
Net Price <$30K
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44
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Georgian Court University
Lakewood
6
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$35,360
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$12,126
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Computer Science in New Jersey
New Jersey has 44 accredited colleges offering computer science programs, producing 14,154 graduates annually. Of these, 28 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for New Jersey residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.