Overview
Student Population
| Location | Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Online | njcu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, New Jersey City University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,868 prospective students applied, and 4,607 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,008 enrolled in the school. 5,448 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,543 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $12,248 plus fees of $166. New Jersey City University is ranked 800 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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New Jersey City University is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for New Jersey City University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#800 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#288 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#11 in Best Public Colleges in New Jersey
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 860/1080 |
| GPA | 3.15 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
New Jersey Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $166 |
| Room and Board | $14,574 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,708 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,896 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $166 |
| Room and Board | $14,574 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,708 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,702 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 27% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 13% |
| Health Professions | 12% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=185129 IPEDS survey data for New Jersey City University.
Current students may use the New Jersey City University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.