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New Jersey colleges by SAT score

9 New Jersey schools with published score bands, from the U.S. Department of Education — highest band first.

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In short

Among New Jersey colleges in the federal dataset, Princeton University has the highest enrolled-student SAT band at 1510–1580. The table below lists 9 New Jersey schools' middle-50% SAT and ACT ranges, highest first — each links to a page on setting a target for that school. Every figure is the enrolled middle 50% from College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-09-01.

New Jersey schools, by enrolled SAT band

Middle 50% of enrolled students (College Scorecard, 2026-09-01). A dash means the school reports no band for that test.
SchoolSAT (mid 50%)ACTUndergrads
Princeton University1510–158034–356k
Rutgers University-New Brunswick1310–150028–3338k
New Jersey Institute of Technology1210–146027–349k
Seton Hall University1220–139027–326k
The College of New Jersey1140–134026–317k
Rowan University1110–131023–2916k
Stockton University1030–123021–258k
Montclair State University910–121018k
Kean University930–115011k
How to read a middle 50%

A quarter of enrolled students scored below the band and a quarter above it. It describes who enrolled — not a cutoff, and not who was admitted.

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Frequently asked questions

Which New Jersey college has the highest SAT scores?

In the federal dataset, Princeton University — an enrolled middle 50% of 1510–1580. Bands describe enrolled students, not cutoffs.

What SAT score do I need for college in New Jersey?

It spans the table above — from 930–1150 to 1510–1580 across 9 schools. Pick the schools you mean and aim at the upper half of their bands.

Where do these numbers come from?

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (IPEDS), retrieved 2026-09-01. Each school's own page links its federal profile.

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