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Madison Colleges

Madison Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Madison

There are at least 2 colleges in Madison, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 6,093 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 5,243 full-time students, and a reported 3,175 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Madison; see particularly Union, Plainfield, Morristown, and South Orange Village colleges.

The largest schools here include Fairleigh Dickinson University-College at Florham and Drew University.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of New Jersey Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Madison is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Madison.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Drew University
36 Madison Ave
Madison, New Jersey 07940

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: theology, political science, English, interdisciplinary studies, ministry, psychology, economics, behavioral sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,630 students, 2,277 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,586 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-650. Math: 510-630. Writing: 530-650.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-College at Florham
285 Madison Ave
Madison, New Jersey 07940

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: teacher ed, business management, psychology, accounting, communication studies, counseling psychology, managerial economics, finance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,463 students, 2,966 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,589 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-560. Math: 460-570. Writing: 470-560.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Kenilworth Colleges17,675105 
Morris Plains Colleges15,236194 
Morristown Colleges218,5442,254740
Plainfield Colleges347,82957958
South Orange Village Colleges116,9649,5742,300
Union Colleges454,40513,4841,465

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