Overview
Student Population
Located in New York, New York, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 21,021 prospective students applied, and 7,869 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,692 enrolled in the school. 11,744 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,022 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $6,930 plus fees of $540. John Jay is ranked 506 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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John Jay is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#506 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#176 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#62 in Best Colleges in New York
#23 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#435 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#56 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1160 |
| ACT | 21/25 |
| GPA | 3.08 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 16, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $65 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,364 |
| Other Fees | $540 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $22,540 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,655 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,029 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,364 |
| Other Fees | $540 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $22,540 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,655 |
| Total One Year Cost | $44,979 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 54% |
| Psychology | 18% |
| Social Sciences | 15% |
| Legal Professions | 5% |
| Human Services | 3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190600 IPEDS survey data for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Current students may use the CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.