Colleges in Madison, New Jersey
2 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 2 colleges and universities in Madison, New Jersey (2 Private nonprofit). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Across all 2 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $23,555 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 68.5%, schools that report admissions data accept a median 82% of applicants.
The median net price in Madison runs about $5,382 higher than the New Jersey statewide median of $18,173.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Madison, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$23,555
After aid
Median grad rate
68.5%
6-year
Median admission rate
82%
Median enrollment
1,762
Undergrad
All colleges in Madison
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | NJ | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $22,829 | 66.6% | 95% | 1,990 | Complete | |
| Drew University Madison, NJ | NJ | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $24,280 | 70.5% | 68% | 1,533 | Complete |
Top programs in Madison
Most-completed programs across Madison colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Business21.2% of degrees
- Psychology12.5% of degrees
- Social sciences12.0% of degrees
- Visual & performing arts10.9% of degrees
- Biological sciences8.4% of degrees
- Communication5.8% of degrees
- Health professions5.7% of degrees
- Computer science4.7% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Madison
Q.How many colleges are in Madison, New Jersey?
There are 2 colleges and universities in Madison, New Jersey that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 2 Private nonprofit.
Q.What is the largest college in Madison?
By undergraduate enrollment, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is the largest institution in Madison with roughly 1,990 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in Madison?
Based on average net price after aid, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is the most affordable institution in Madison at $22,829 per year.
Q.Which Madison college has the highest graduation rate?
Drew University reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among Madison institutions at 70.5%.
Q.What is the average tuition in Madison?
The median net price across all 2 colleges in Madison is $23,555 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Madison?
Across Madison colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Business, Psychology, Social sciences.
Q.Are there community colleges in Madison?
Madison does not have public 2-year community colleges in the federal dataset; nearby cities in New Jersey may offer additional options.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Madison that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.