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Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges in New Jersey

19 accredited institutions in New Jersey offering philosophy & religious studies programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

19
Colleges
2,391
Graduates/yr
10
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs in New Jersey

1
Private NonprofitMaster's
Beth Medrash Govoha
Lakewood
1,899
Graduates/yr
$25,780
Tuition
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2
PublicBachelor's
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
126
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$13,674
In-State Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Princeton University
Princeton
105
Graduates/yr
4%
Acceptance
$59,710
Tuition
97%
Grad Rate
$2,841
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rabbinical College of America
Morristown
84
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$13,000
Tuition
18%
Grad Rate
$13,501
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicBachelor's
Rowan University
Glassboro
33
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$11,250
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Drew University
Madison
27
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$44,260
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$15,853
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicBachelor's
Montclair State University
Montclair
21
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$13,710
In-State Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Seton Hall University
South Orange
15
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$48,670
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$19,239
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Talmudical Academy-New Jersey
Adelphia
15
Graduates/yr
42%
Acceptance
$15,600
Tuition
10%
Grad Rate
$1,564
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicBachelor's
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne
15
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$14,690
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
The College of New Jersey
Ewing
12
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$14,706
In-State Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah
9
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$15,978
In-State Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicBachelor's
Rutgers University-Camden
Camden
6
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$13,674
In-State Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
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14
PublicBachelor's
New Jersey City University
Jersey City
6
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$13,785
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicBachelor's
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark
6
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$13,674
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown
3
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$33,886
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
$16,419
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Georgian Court University
Lakewood
3
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$35,360
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$12,126
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield
3
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$30,680
Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
$18,598
Net Price <$30K
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19
PublicBachelor's
Stockton University
Galloway
3
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$12,996
In-State Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
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Studying Philosophy & Religious Studies in New Jersey

New Jersey has 19 accredited colleges offering philosophy & religious studies programs, producing 2,391 graduates annually. Of these, 10 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.