Real costs by state · New Jersey · public colleges, in-state prices
Across 13 New Jersey public colleges, families earning $75,000–$110,000 paid between $20,146 and $35,815 per year — the lowest at Kean University. (Federal College Scorecard data, July 2026 refresh; in-state prices.)
| School | Sticker / yr | $75–110k families paid |
|---|---|---|
| Kean University | $26,949 | $20,146 |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $35,178 | $20,475 |
| New Jersey City University | $28,255 | $21,239 |
| Montclair State University | $28,305 | $22,058 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $28,476 | $22,862 |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $35,654 | $22,867 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $29,483 | $22,949 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $32,859 | $23,152 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $36,993 | $25,106 |
| Stockton University | $35,139 | $26,140 |
| Rowan University | $35,842 | $27,580 |
| The College of New Jersey | $38,860 | $30,942 |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | $42,035 | $35,815 |
"Paid" is the average net price reported to the U.S. Department of Education for aided in-state families at $75,000–$110,000 household income — planning data, not an offer. Out-of-state families typically pay more. Other income bands are on each school's page.
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