18 Best colleges for Astrophysics and Astronomy in New Jersey

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EduRank

Below is a list of best universities in New Jersey ranked based on their research performance in Astrophysics and Astronomy. A graph of 2.68M citations received by 47.5K academic papers made by 18 universities in New Jersey was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Princeton University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
4%
Average SAT
1540
Average ACT
35
Net Price
$19,811

2. Rutgers University - New Brunswick

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
65%
Average SAT
1375
Average ACT
31
Receiving Aid
71%

3. New Jersey Institute of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
67%
Average SAT
1340
Average ACT
29
Receiving Aid
94%

4. Berkeley College - Woodland Park

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
100%
Net Price
$20,068
Receiving Aid
98%
Average Aid
$18,293

5. Stevens Institute of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
43%
Average SAT
1435
Average ACT
33
Net Price
$43,665

6. Rowan University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
78%
Average SAT
1205
Average ACT
28
Receiving Aid
93%

7. College of New Jersey

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
62%
Average SAT
1240
Average ACT
28
Receiving Aid
85%

8. Montclair State University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
87%
Average SAT
1083
Receiving Aid
88%
Average Aid
$11,743

9. Seton Hall University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
79%
Average SAT
1310
Average ACT
29
Net Price
$31,642

10. Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
96%
Net Price
$17,121
Receiving Aid
89%
Average Aid
$31,504

11. Stockton University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
88%
Average SAT
1170
Average ACT
24
Receiving Aid
96%

12. Monmouth University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
90%
Average SAT
1198
Average ACT
26
Net Price
$33,228

13. Drew University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
69%
Average SAT
1215
Average ACT
28
Net Price
$28,193

14. Rider University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
79%
Average SAT
1205
Average ACT
26
Net Price
$26,618

15. William Paterson University of New Jersey

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
93%
Receiving Aid
91%
Average Aid
$13,984
Enrollment
9,426

16. Ramapo College of New Jersey

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
73%
Average SAT
1195
Average ACT
24
Receiving Aid
84%

17. Saint Peter's University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
91%
Net Price
$14,486
Receiving Aid
100%
Average Aid
$35,708

18. Kean University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
77%
Average SAT
1109
Receiving Aid
96%
Average Aid
$12,982

Closest to New Jersey states to learn Astrophysics and Astronomy

State
Universities
Unis
Best university country rank
Best uni United States Flag rank
Maryland 18 14
Connecticut 18 22
District of Columbia 8 101
Pennsylvania 63 12
Rhode Island 6 51
New York 85 9
Massachusetts 48 4
Vermont 4 169
Virginia 28 36
New Hampshire 8 75
West Virginia 5 108
Ohio 34 21
North Carolina 24 47
Maine 7 202
South Carolina 14 98
Kentucky 13 68
Indiana 20 33
Michigan 21 8
Tennessee 20 63
Georgia 25 32
Illinois 35 10
Wisconsin 21 19
Alabama 16 91
Florida 28 29
Missouri 16 45
Iowa 11 53
Mississippi 7 164
Arkansas 9 142
Minnesota 21 28
Louisiana 17 64
Kansas 10 82
Oklahoma 9 72
Nebraska 7 93
South Dakota 7 242
North Dakota 3 206
Texas 53 15
Puerto Rico 6 306
Colorado 14 20
New Mexico 6 69
Montana 4 109
Utah 6 50
Idaho 4 170
Arizona 5 7
Washington 16 11
Oregon 14 74
California 73 1
Alaska 3 116
Hawaii 4 61