These 7 New Jersey Colleges Were Just Named Among The Best In The US
By Kristen|Published November 08, 2016
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Kristen is a writer, editor, and social media maven who loves her state. Born and raised in New Jersey, sharing all it has to offer is her passion. After attending Montclair State University, she continued her education online, obtaining certifications in social media management.
As one of the smartest states in the nation (based on standardized test scores), it’s no surprise that New Jersey has some exceptional colleges. We all know that Princeton ranks among the best in the nation, but U.S. News And World Report recently named 7 New Jersey universities in their top 200 “best national colleges in the US.” The ranking is based on a variety of factors including graduation rate, first-year student retention rate, rankings by peers, program offerings, student body size, ranking by guidance counselors and additional criteria.
Not only is this the top ranked college in the state, it's the top ranked college in America - beating out other Ivy Leagues like Harvard and Yale. Princeton wasn't always located in Princeton - it first got its start in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in 1746.
Rutgers is often thought of as a party school or noted for its sports programs, but the school offers so much more. Established in 1766, it is one of 9 colleges chartered before the American Revolution. The school's Masters program in finance ranks #7 in the United States.
Founded in 1868, this school is one of the oldest technological universities in America. From 1968 to 1975, the university was home to the SS Stevens, a 473-foot floating dorm.
Founded in 1856, Seton Hall is the oldest diocesan university in the United States. The school was also ranked one of the top five universities for undergraduate internships by the International Business Times. Its College of Medicine and Dentistry was the first school of medicine and dentistry in New Jersey.
Founded in 1881 as a technical school, engineering and architecture programs were eventually added. It is well known for its advanced research in nanotechnology, solar-terrestrial physics and polymer science. In 2015, NJIT was ranked in the Top 25 colleges for earning six figures before attaining a graduate degree in Time's Money list and #1 on Business Insider's list of "most underrated colleges" in America.
Once the University of Newark, this school merged with Rutgers in 1946. According to U.S. News & World Report, Rutgers–Newark is the most diverse national university in the United States.
This school was established in 1908 as a two-year "normal school." By 1937, it became the first four-year teachers college accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. In 2015, U.S. News and World Report named Montclair's masters program in elementary education the best in the country. The Feliciano School of Business also gets top rankings.
Did you attend any of these amazing New Jersey state schools? The College Of New Jersey was also a top contender, but due to its size was considered a regional school. For more New Jersey spots with national acclaim, check out this chocolate shop or these 5 pizzerias.
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