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Best Physical Sciences Colleges in New Jersey

30 accredited institutions in New Jersey offering physical sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

30
Colleges
2,319
Graduates/yr
18
Public
Associate's
Top Degree

Ranked: Physical Sciences Programs in New Jersey

1
PublicAssociate's
Middlesex College
Edison
552
Graduates/yr
$5,472
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicBachelor's
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
321
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$13,674
In-State Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Princeton University
Princeton
237
Graduates/yr
4%
Acceptance
$59,710
Tuition
97%
Grad Rate
$2,841
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicBachelor's
Rowan University
Glassboro
192
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$11,250
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
The College of New Jersey
Ewing
174
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$14,706
In-State Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Montclair State University
Montclair
126
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$13,710
In-State Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Seton Hall University
South Orange
75
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$48,670
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$19,239
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicBachelor's
Stockton University
Galloway
75
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$12,996
In-State Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicBachelor's
Kean University
Union
69
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$11,135
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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10
Private NonprofitMaster's
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken
69
Graduates/yr
43%
Acceptance
$58,680
Tuition
90%
Grad Rate
$26,667
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicBachelor's
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark
54
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$15,616
In-State Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Drew University
Madison
42
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$44,260
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$15,853
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rider University
Lawrenceville
39
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$37,700
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$17,803
Net Price <$30K
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14
PublicAssociate's
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
Cranford
36
Graduates/yr
$9,500
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicBachelor's
New Jersey City University
Jersey City
33
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$13,785
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Monmouth University
West Long Branch
30
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$44,098
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$18,808
Net Price <$30K
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17
PublicBachelor's
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne
30
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$14,690
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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18
PublicMaster's
Rutgers University-Camden
Camden
24
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$13,674
In-State Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
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19
PublicAssociate's
Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus
Sewell
21
Graduates/yr
$4,440
In-State Tuition
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20
PublicBachelor's
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah
18
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$15,978
In-State Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield
18
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$30,680
Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
$18,598
Net Price <$30K
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22
PublicDoctoral
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark
18
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$13,674
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Madison
15
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$37,346
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$12,307
Net Price <$30K
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City
15
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$39,954
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$8,652
Net Price <$30K
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25
PublicAssociate's
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus
Vineland
9
Graduates/yr
$4,440
In-State Tuition
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck
6
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$36,526
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$11,637
Net Price <$30K
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27
PublicAssociate's
Essex County College
Newark
6
Graduates/yr
$8,054
In-State Tuition
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28
PublicAssociate's
Rowan College at Burlington County
Mount Laurel
6
Graduates/yr
$3,924
In-State Tuition
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29
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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30
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Caldwell University
Caldwell
3
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$37,352
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$15,225
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Physical Sciences in New Jersey

New Jersey has 30 accredited colleges offering physical sciences programs, producing 2,319 graduates annually. Of these, 18 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.