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Nursing Schools in New Jersey: 2026-2027

Explore and compare 49 top-ranked, accredited schools in New Jersey. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources: IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team

The College of New Jersey in Ewing, New Jersey is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The acceptance rate is 62%.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert

Top New Jersey Nursing Schools Private, For-Profit Ramsey, NJ

Ranked #40 nationally, Eastwick College-Ramsey is a private for-profit institution in Ramsey, New Jersey. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, CNA

One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Stockton University is a public institution in Galloway, New Jersey. Total enrollment is about 8,631 students.

9 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Top New Jersey Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Caldwell, NJ

Caldwell University is a private nonprofit institution in Caldwell, New Jersey. Graduates earn a median of $53,843 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Top New Jersey Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peter's University is a private nonprofit institution in Jersey City, New Jersey. Graduates earn a median of $57,815 within ten years.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Top New Jersey Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University is a private nonprofit school in South Orange, New Jersey offering nursing education. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

9 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Morristown, NJ

Saint Elizabeth University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Morristown, New Jersey with about 871 students. Annual in-state tuition is $36,741.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP

Private, Non-Profit Lakewood, NJ

Georgian Court University provides nursing education from its campus in Lakewood, New Jersey. Total enrollment is about 2,013 students.

Offering BSN Program

Public Blackwood, NJ

With annual in-state tuition at $4,416, Camden County College in Blackwood, New Jersey is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $41,212 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

Public Mount Laurel, NJ

Rowan College at Burlington County provides nursing education from its campus in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The school reports a 33% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

Private, Non-Profit Lodi, NJ

Felician University is a private nonprofit school in Lodi, New Jersey offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 94%.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Randolph, NJ

A public institution, County College of Morris serves students in Randolph, New Jersey. The school reports a 34% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

Public Jersey City, NJ

New Jersey City University is a public institution in Jersey City, New Jersey. Annual in-state tuition is $14,460.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

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Public Carneys Point, NJ

Salem Community College is a smaller public institution in Carneys Point, New Jersey with about 1,135 students. Graduates earn a median of $38,020 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

Public Lincroft, NJ

A public institution, Brookdale Community College serves students in Lincroft, New Jersey. Graduates earn a median of $44,379 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

Public Paterson, NJ

A public institution, Passaic County Community College serves students in Paterson, New Jersey. Annual in-state tuition is $8,400.

Offering ADN Program

Public Toms River, NJ

With annual in-state tuition at $5,218, Ocean County College in Toms River, New Jersey is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $45,210 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

Public Mays Landing, NJ

Atlantic Cape Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Mays Landing, New Jersey. Annual in-state tuition is $7,568.

Offering ADN Program

Private, For-Profit Jersey City, NJ

Eastern International College-Jersey City is a smaller private for-profit institution in Jersey City, New Jersey with about 495 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN

Public Branchburg, NJ

Raritan Valley Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Branchburg, New Jersey. Annual in-state tuition is $7,584.

Offering ADN Program

Public Paramus, NJ

Bergen Community College is a public institution in Paramus, New Jersey. The school reports a 25% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

Public West Windsor, NJ

Mercer County Community College is a public school in West Windsor, New Jersey offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $43,264 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

Public Newark, NJ

Essex County College is a public institution in Newark, New Jersey. Graduates earn a median of $37,230 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

Public Washington, NJ

With annual in-state tuition at $5,760, Warren County Community College in Washington, New Jersey is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 944 students.

Offering ADN Program

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1 The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ $19,632 85.5% 5
2 Eastwick College-Ramsey Ramsey, NJ $18,057 86.8% 2
3 Stockton University Galloway, NJ $16,266 73.7% 9
4 Montclair State University Montclair, NJ $15,912 64.8% 3
5 Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ $40,848 63.5% 4
6 Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ $42,552 61.7% 11
7 Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ $53,170 71.6% 9
8 Saint Elizabeth University Morristown, NJ $36,741 42% 5
9 Georgian Court University Lakewood, NJ $37,260 54.5% 1
10 Camden County College Blackwood, NJ $4,416 26.2% 1
11 Rowan College at Burlington County Mount Laurel, NJ $7,500 33.1% 1
12 Felician University Lodi, NJ $39,300 50.6% 11
13 County College of Morris Randolph, NJ $10,530 34% 1
14 New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ $14,460 38.7% 4
15 Salem Community College Carneys Point, NJ $7,380 38.9% 1
16 Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ $9,390 28.7% 1
17 Passaic County Community College Paterson, NJ $8,400 13.8% 1
18 Ocean County College Toms River, NJ $5,218 39.4% 1
19 Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing, NJ $7,568 24% 1
20 Eastern International College-Jersey City Jersey City, NJ $18,383 52.9% 2
21 Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ $7,584 33.7% 1
22 Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ $8,894 24.5% 1
23 Mercer County Community College West Windsor, NJ $7,806 18.9% 1
24 Essex County College Newark, NJ $9,523 18.3% 1
25 Warren County Community College Washington, NJ $5,760 38.7% 1

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.

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