The Cheapest Colleges in New Jersey by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university in New Jersey but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in New Jersey for international students.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published out of state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in New Jersey list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our New Jersey tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in New Jersey are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in New Jersey? Leading the colleges list is Bais Medrash Toras Chesed in Lakewood with an out of state total cost of $11,400.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 Bais Medrash Toras ChesedLakewood, Private Not For Profit |
$11,400 | NA | NA |
#2 Mesivta Keser TorahBelmar, Private Not For Profit |
$12,800 | NA | NA |
#3 Rabbi Jacob Joseph SchoolEdison, Private Not For Profit |
$16,000 | NA | NA |
#4 Thomas Edison State CollegeTrenton, Public Not For Profit |
$16,145 | NA | NA |
#5 Yeshivas Be'er YitzchokElizabeth, Private Not For Profit |
$16,200 | NA | NA |
#6 University of Phoenix Jersey City CampusJersey City, Private For Profit |
$16,650 | NA | NA |
#7 Talmudical Academy New JerseyAdelphia, Private Not For Profit |
$17,500 | NA | NA |
#8 Yeshiva Toras ChaimLakewood, Private Not For Profit |
$17,850 | NA | NA |
#9 Rabbinical College of AmericaMorristown, Private Not For Profit |
$19,700 | NA | NA |
#10 DeVry University New JerseyNorth Brunswick, Private For Profit |
$24,829 | NA | NA |
#11 Berkeley College Woodland ParkWoodland Park, Private For Profit |
$34,200 | NA | NA |
#12 Kean UniversityUnion, Public Not For Profit |
$35,605 | 41 | 11 |
#13 Somerset Christian CollegeZarephath, Private Not For Profit |
$35,956 | NA | NA |
#14 The Richard Stockton College of New JerseyGalloway, Public Not For Profit |
$36,508 | 52 | 31 |
#15 William Paterson University of New JerseyWayne, Public Not For Profit |
$37,569 | NA | NA |
#16 Montclair State UniversityMontclair, Public Not For Profit |
$39,046 | 49 | 31 |
#17 Rowan UniversityGlassboro, Public Not For Profit |
$40,012 | 66 | 43 |
#18 Ramapo College of New JerseyMahwah, Public Not For Profit |
$40,766 | 67 | 66 |
#19 New Jersey City UniversityJersey City, Public Not For Profit |
$41,904 | 40 | 27 |
#20 The College of New JerseyEwing, Public Not For Profit |
$44,546 | 74 | 59 |