Explore Hillel of Greater MetroWest NJ
Hillel of Greater MetroWest NJ serves 6 campuses in central NJ, including Montclair State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Seton Hall University, Rutgers Newark, Kean University, and Fairleigh Dickinson University (Florham). Hillel GMW's mission is to create a strong and welcoming Jewish community on campus, to facilitate meaningful experiences for students, to foster Jewish education and awareness, and to help develop and grow students' Jewish identities, their connection to Israel, and their relationship with the world.This Hillel serves: Rutgers University, Newark; New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark; Montclair State University; Kean University; Fairleigh Dickinson University - Madison Campus; Seton Hall University
Undergraduate Enrollment
25 Jewish Students (0.4%*)
7,187 Students
*Percent of population
7,187 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
150 Jewish Students (4.4%*)
3,392 Students
*Percent of population
3,392 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available No
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Kosher Food Available No
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered No
- Study Abroad in Israel Unknown
- Israel Fellow No
- JLIC Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff Yes
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution Passed
- Anti-Israel Encampment, Spring 2024 Yes
Additional Campus Information
Visit University Website
- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 79%
- U.S. Region N/A
- Commuter/Residential Commuter
- Tuition In-State $13,674
- Tuition Out-of-State $32,436
- Out-of-State/Int’l 2% / 2%
- Greek Life Yes
The Hillel College Guide aims to provide you with a snapshot of each local Hillel’s makeup and offerings. We recognize that there may be more information you need in order to better understand the campus reality, particularly around issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you would like additional information about a given campus’ offerings or action steps in those areas, please reach out to us at [email protected].