4 colleges · New Jersey
Colleges in Newark, NJ
Newark, New Jersey has 4 colleges in our data: 3 four-year and 1 two-year. The largest is New Jersey Institute of Technology with 9,019 undergraduates.
Colleges 4Undergrads 23,081Most selective New Jersey Institute of Technology (65%)Lowest net price $2,785
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New Jersey Institute of TechnologyPublic 4-year · 9,019 undergrads
- Admit
- 65%
- Net price
- $18,783
- Grad rate
- 72%
Pillar CollegePrivate nonprofit 4-year · 498 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $2,785
- Grad rate
- 36%
Rutgers University-NewarkPublic 4-year · 7,709 undergrads
- Admit
- 71%
- Net price
- $16,013
- Grad rate
- 65%
Essex County CollegePublic 2-year · 5,855 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $6,242
- Complete
- 18%
Compare them in a table
| College | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, NJ | Public 4-year | 9,019 | 65% | $18,783 | 72% | $90,769 |
| Pillar CollegeNewark, NJ | Private nonprofit 4-year | 498 | Open | $2,785 | 36% | $46,968 |
| Rutgers University-NewarkNewark, NJ | Public 4-year | 7,709 | 71% | $16,013 | 65% | $80,490 |
| Essex County CollegeNewark, NJ | Public 2-year | 5,855 | Open | $6,242 | 18% | $43,365 |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Newark?
4 colleges in Newark, New Jersey mostly award associate or bachelor's degrees: 3 four-year and 1 two-year.
What is the cheapest 4-year college in Newark?
Pillar College, with an average net price of $2,785 a year after grants.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.