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Overview
Originally founded as the only liberal arts college in the United States with a focus on Criminal Justice and Forensic Science, the CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York system in Manhattan. John Jay confers undergraduate degrees in 21 academic fields including seven Criminal Justice concentrations. Additionally, every student is required to complete John Jay’s general education curriculum requirements including several Justice Core classes. To provide a safe space for the college’s immigrant and undocumented population, the John Jay campus houses an Immigrant Student Success Center.
Acceptance Rate:
57%
Average Net Price:
$2,532
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.2
Average SAT Composite
1055
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,470 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $15,420 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $22,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
55%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
59%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,284
59%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,005
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,030
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
76%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4061
71%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,005
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$68,349,360
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$17,577,230
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
7%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,927
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,539
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$105
Students receiving federal loans
6%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,849
Average Other Loans Per Year
$21,005
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
17921
Students Applied
50%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1239
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | June 30 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | September 15 | |
| Other | December 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$65
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
4%
Submitting ACT
5%
Submitting SAT
Average SAT Composite: 1055
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
13,510
Total Number of Undergrads
11,678
0
100
38%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
54%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
40
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
21
Countries Represented
36
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
48%
Student Organizations
40
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
1%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bloodhounds
School Colors
navy blue and light blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
100
Total Female Athletes
101
Intramural Sports
10
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,000
Top 5 Cities
New York
Washington
Miami
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Top 5 Employers
New York City Police Department
John Jay College (CUNY)
NYC Department of Education
US Army
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Military and Protective Services
Administrative
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,539
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$105
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