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Best History Colleges in New Jersey

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

24

Colleges

1,812

Graduates/yr

13

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: History Programs in New Jersey

PublicBachelor's

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Princeton University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Rowan University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

The College of New Jersey

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Montclair State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Kean University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

William Paterson University of New Jersey

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Stockton University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

New Jersey City University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Monmouth University

West Long Branch

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Ramapo College of New Jersey

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Rutgers University-Newark

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Seton Hall University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Rutgers University-Camden

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Rider University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Drew University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Georgian Court University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Centenary University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

New Jersey Institute of Technology

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Saint Elizabeth University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Caldwell University

Net Price <$30K

Studying History in New Jersey

New Jersey has 24 accredited colleges offering history programs, producing 1,812 graduates annually. Of these, 13 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.