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The area offers a wide variety of both Ivy League private schools and public 2 year community colleges for students at all levels. ### **Rutgers University** [Rutgers University](http://www.rutgers.edu/) is the closest university in the Bridgewater area, and is considered one of the best Universities in New Jersey. The University was founded in 1766 which was before the American Revolution, and is the 8th oldest school in the country. Rutgers consistently ranks as one of the top schools in the US according to several nationally recognized publications including coming in as the 20th best college for “getting rich” [by Forbes](http://archive.is/20120730071752/http://www.forbes.com/2008/07/30/college-salary-graduates-lead-cz_kb_0730publiccolleges_slide_21.html?thisSpeed=15000). Rutgers is considered one the premier universities in the country, and students wouldn’t go wrong with attending this prestigious institution.    ### **Raritan Valley Community College ** If your desired career path does not require a 4 year degree, then [Raritan Valley Community College](http://www.raritanval.edu/) might be the perfect. The small community college offers smaller class sizes, high teacher involvement, and a variety of 2 year programs to get students pointed in the right direction for their careers. The college also encourages students to start at Raritan Valley College before transferring to larger schools in order to save a little on entry level college courses. Regardless of your end goals, Raritan Valley Community College is a great launching point. ### **Princeton University** While [Princeton](http://www.princeton.edu/) is a 45 minute drive from Bridgewater, it is hard not to include this prominent Ivy League school. Princeton consistently ranks in the top 2 schools in US according to the [US News & World Report](http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/princeton-university-186131/overall-rankings). The private schools has a long![Universities_near_Bridgewater_NJ_-_NJIT.jpg](https://www.country-classics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Universities_near_Bridgewater_NJ_-_NJIT.jpg?width=411&name=Universities_near_Bridgewater_NJ_-_NJIT.jpg "Universities_near_Bridgewater_NJ_-_NJIT.jpg") list or impressive alumni including 41 Nobel laureates, 12 US Supreme Court Justices, and 2 US Presidents. If you have hopes to attend the best college in the US, then Princeton is most likely going to be at the top of your list. ### **New Jersey Institute of Technology** The [New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)](http://www.njit.edu/) is another university located just 45 minutes from Bridgewater, NJ. Originally founded as an engineering school, the school has since grown and branched into a variety of disciplines such as architecture and design or computer science. NJIT is also gaining national notoriety in a number of disciples, and in 2015 was ranked as the most “underrated” US University by [Business Insider](http://www.businessinsider.com/most-underrated-colleges-in-america-2015-1/). ## Fairway 28 in Bridgewater [Fairway 28](https://www.country-classics.com/fairway-28) is the ideal location for those looking to live in the vibrant community of Bridgewater, NJ.  Our new rental community offers 51 luxury apartments with quick access to all the local trails, health clubs, and golf courses. Our goal was to develop a unique community in a location that gives our residents a high quality of life. 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