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20 universities in New Jersey for international students (2026–27)
20 universities in New Jersey are on the Common App for 2026–27. The table shows each one's city, first deadline, application fee for international students, acceptance rate and published tuition. Some public universities use their own application instead of the Common App, so they aren't listed here.
Updated September 25, 2026
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| University | City | First deadline | Intl fee | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell University | Caldwell | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $0 | 71.3% | $40,848 |
| Centenary University | Hackettstown | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | 83.1% | $37,732 |
| The College of New Jersey | Ewing | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $65 | 62.3% | $25,752 |
| Drew University | Madison | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $40 | 67.8% | $47,100 |
| Felician University | Lodi | Rolling | $30 | — | $39,300 |
| Georgian Court University | Lakewood | Rolling | $0 | 78.8% | $37,260 |
| Kean University | Union | Jan 1, 2027 · EA | $75 | 75.9% | $22,446 |
| Monmouth University | West Long Branch | Nov 15, 2026 · ED | $60 | 89% | $46,552 |
| Montclair State University | Montclair | Dec 1, 2026 · EA | $65 | 87.9% | $26,022 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | Newark | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $75 | 65.1% | $37,664 |
| Princeton University | Princeton | Nov 1, 2026 · REA | $85 | 4.6% | $62,688 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mahwah | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $65 | 70.6% | $27,708 |
| Rider University | Lawrenceville | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $75 | 78.6% | $41,120 |
| Rowan University | Glassboro | Mar 1, 2027 · RD | $45 | 77.7% | $26,932 |
| Saint Elizabeth University | Morristown | Rolling | $0 | 71% | $36,741 |
| Saint Peter's University | Jersey City | Rolling | $0 | 90.3% | $42,552 |
| Seton Hall University | South Orange | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $65 | 73.3% | $53,170 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken | Nov 15, 2026 · ED | $75 | 47.6% | $63,462 |
| Stockton University | Galloway | Rolling | $50 | 88.9% | $24,524 |
| William Paterson University of NJ | Wayne | Dec 1, 2026 · EA | $50 | 90.1% | $25,344 |
Built from each university's 2026–27 requirements as published on the Common App (updated September 25, 2026). Universities can change them during the season: confirm on the official page before you apply. Acceptance rates, international enrollment and costs come from the US Department of Education (IPEDS): fall 2024 admissions and enrollment, 2024–25 published tuition and fees. Download as CSV
Questions
How many universities in New Jersey are on the Common App?
20 for 2026–27.
Which universities in New Jersey are free to apply to for international students?
5 charge international applicants no application fee, including Caldwell University, Centenary University, Georgian Court University and Saint Elizabeth University.
What is the most selective university in New Jersey?
On the Common App, Princeton University: 4.6% of first-year applicants admitted for fall 2024.
What is the most affordable university in New Jersey?
By published out-of-state tuition and fees for 2024–25, Kean University: $22,446.