Several universities in New Jersey shared their reactions to The Princeton Review‘s Best 392 Colleges list, released Aug. 18. Read NJBIZ’s coverage of the compilation here.

Drew University

The Madison school noted in an Aug. 18 announcement that it has made The Princeton Review’s “selective list” every year since it debuted in 1992.

“In addition to making the overall list for best colleges, Drew jumped into the top 10 for in the supplemental Best College Theater list, rising from 23rd to eighth. The category, based entirely on student feedback, ranks colleges based on the quality of their student-run theater productions,” the university noted.

Monmouth University

“For more than 20 years, Monmouth University has been highlighted annually by The Princeton Review as one of the nation’s academically best undergraduate institutions,” the university posted Aug. 19.

“Student feedback collected by The Princeton Review describes Monmouth’s campus environment as ‘extremely diverse and integrated,’ where ‘many look to get involved, be a part of the student body, and find ways to encourage each other.'”

Monmouth also noted its profile “praises Monmouth for its transformative learning and career preparation, including experiential education, free tutoring, and study abroad. The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, among other Centers of Distinction, conferences, and panels, are also mentioned by students as opportunities to ‘engage with experts in their field, explore cutting-edge research and ideas, and network with professionals and peers.’”

New Jersey Institute of Technology

NJIT announced Aug. 18 that it “is again among the nation’s top undergraduate institutions.”

NJIT noted its profile in The Princeton Review highlights its national and regional recognition for career placement, value, entrepreneurship and game design:

• No. 10: Best Career Placement among Public Schools
• No. 27: Best Value Colleges among Public Schools
• No. 33: Entrepreneurship: Undergraduate
• No. 39: Game Design: Undergraduate

“The career placement and best-value rankings reinforce NJIT’s focus on providing students with a technology-centered education that leads to strong professional opportunities. Its regional and national entrepreneurship rankings reflect NJIT’s resources for students developing new ventures, while the game design rankings recognize an interdisciplinary field that combines computing, digital design and storytelling,” NJIT noted.

More university statements will be added as they are announced.