Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
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 5,586 prospective students applied, and 5,064 were granted admission. Of those admitted 761 enrolled in the school. 4,719 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,199 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $12,992 plus fees of $2,080. New Jersey City University is ranked 748 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
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
Rankings
Rankings for New Jersey City University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#748 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#275 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#11 in Best Public Colleges in New Jersey
#30 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 890/1140 |
| GPA | 3.24 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
New Jersey Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,080 |
| Room and Board | $15,340 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,708 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,320 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,080 |
| Room and Board | $15,340 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,708 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,612 |
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% |
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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.