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 1.89M citations received by 39.9K 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
6%
Average SAT
1535
Average ACT
34
Net Price
$18,698

2. Rutgers University - New Brunswick

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
66%
Average SAT
1375
Average ACT
31
Receiving Aid
70%

3. New Jersey Institute of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
66%
Average SAT
1320
Average ACT
30
Receiving Aid
93%

4. Stevens Institute of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
46%
Average SAT
1445
Average ACT
33
Net Price
$41,689

5. Berkeley College - Woodland Park

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
100%
Net Price
$17,068
Receiving Aid
97%
Average Aid
$19,263

6. Rowan University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
77%
Average SAT
1195
Average ACT
27
Receiving Aid
93%

7. College of New Jersey

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
64%
Average SAT
1245
Average ACT
27
Receiving Aid
81%

8. Montclair State University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
91%
Average SAT
1075
Receiving Aid
82%
Average Aid
$11,771

9. Seton Hall University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
75%
Average SAT
1310
Average ACT
30
Net Price
$33,472

10. Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
84%
Average SAT
1044
Average ACT
22
Net Price
$16,030

11. Stockton University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
86%
Average SAT
1150
Average ACT
22
Receiving Aid
96%

12. Monmouth University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
91%
Average SAT
1205
Average ACT
26
Net Price
$31,416

13. Drew University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
73%
Average SAT
1230
Average ACT
27
Net Price
$28,183

14. William Paterson University of New Jersey

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
92%
Average SAT
1168
Receiving Aid
97%
Average Aid
$10,919

15. Rider University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
84%
Average SAT
1200
Average ACT
25
Net Price
$26,388

16. Ramapo College of New Jersey

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
70%
Average SAT
1198
Average ACT
28
Receiving Aid
89%

17. Saint Peter's University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
89%
Net Price
$11,996
Receiving Aid
100%
Average Aid
$35,256

18. Kean University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
83%
Average SAT
1030
Average ACT
21
Receiving Aid
99%

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 13
Connecticut 17 22
District of Columbia 8 104
Pennsylvania 58 12
Rhode Island 6 50
New York 84 9
Massachusetts 44 4
Vermont 4 164
Virginia 25 33
New Hampshire 8 77
West Virginia 4 107
Ohio 32 20
North Carolina 23 53
Maine 7 196
South Carolina 12 94
Kentucky 11 68
Indiana 20 36
Michigan 21 7
Tennessee 20 63
Georgia 22 31
Illinois 33 10
Wisconsin 20 21
Alabama 16 87
Florida 27 29
Missouri 14 47
Iowa 9 48
Mississippi 7 157
Arkansas 9 146
Minnesota 20 28
Louisiana 16 67
Kansas 9 88
Oklahoma 9 72
Nebraska 7 93
South Dakota 6 244
North Dakota 3 193
Texas 52 14
Puerto Rico 6 304
Colorado 14 19
New Mexico 5 65
Montana 4 102
Utah 6 51
Idaho 4 162
Arizona 5 5
Washington 16 11
Oregon 13 73
California 68 1
Alaska 3 120
Hawaii 4 61