montclair state university is a research doctoral institution ranked in the top tier of national universities. building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the university today has 12 degree-granting schools and colleges that serve more than 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs. situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from new york city, montclair state delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive, sophisticated and diverse academic environment.

named a top regional university and best value school in the 2024 u.s. news and world report’s best colleges, william paterson university in wayne, nj is among the top-ranked colleges in the region for social mobility and ethnic diversity. as one of the largest producers of college graduates in new jersey, the university serves nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students—both on our 407-acre wooded campus, as well as through a wide range of 100 percent online programs.

rutgers, the state university of new jersey, is one of america's leading public research universities. consistently top-ranked, rutgers offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and continuing education opportunities.

as one of the nation's leading catholic universities, seton hall university has been showing the world what great minds can do since 1856. shu's main campus is located in the quaint town of south orange, nj, only 14 miles from new york city.

rowan university is a carnegie-classified national doctoral research institution dedicated to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.

located along new jersey’s northern coastline, monmouth university offers a welcoming and dynamic setting for student development. innovative academic programs, individual faculty attention and nationally ranked division i athletics make our private university a great place to amplify your future.