New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About New Jersey City University

New Jersey City University is a mid-sized, public institution in Jersey City, NJ, in a city setting. It enrolls about 3,681 students. The acceptance rate is 98%. 34% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $52,745.

98%

Acceptance

$16,053

Net price

3,681

Enrollment

34%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

98%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$16,053

Average net price

$14,460

In-state tuition

$14,460

Out-of-state tuition

$16,844

Room & board

Books & supplies

$28,255

Total cost of attendance

52%

Students receiving Pell grants

28%

Students with federal loans

$18,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$14,005

$30–48K

$15,363

$48–75K

$17,587

$75–110K

$21,239

$110K+

$21,596

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business20.0%

Criminal Justice12.9%

Computer Science10.6%

Psychology9.8%

Visual & Performing Arts9.2%

Biology8.3%

Health & Nursing8.2%

Social Sciences6.1%

Parks & Recreation3.5%

English3.3%

After Graduation

$52,745

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$45,918

Median earnings (6 yrs)

34%

Graduation rate

65%

Retention rate

76%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,046

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,681

Total enrollment

11%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

53%

First-generation

Gender balance

55% women

45% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

49%

Black

21%

White

16%

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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