Overview
Originally founded as a teacher training institution, New Jersey City University is a 4-year public liberal arts university in northeast New Jersey. NJCU is home to colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Professional Studies, and Education conferring bachelor’s degrees in 52 academic programs. Outside of the classroom, NJCU fields 20 varsity teams known as the Gothic Knights. For a break from the rigors of academia, New York City is a short train ride away.
Acceptance Rate:
89%
Average Net Price:
$14,029
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
970
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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. | $14,460 |
| 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. | $14,460 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,844 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
47%
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.
52%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,189
52%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,980
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,826
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
50%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7406
69%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,980
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.
$204,959,776
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$15,547,922
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.
30%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,475
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.
$13,000
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.
$174
Students receiving federal loans
30%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,379
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,400
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
5757
Students Applied
96%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
614
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 | May 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$55
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 970
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
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
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,833
Total Number of Undergrads
4,209
0
100
17%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
39%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
55
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
23
Countries Represented
16
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
53%
Student Organizations
27
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
9%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
5%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Gothic Knights
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
95
Total Female Athletes
80
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
New Jersey City University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,000
Top 5 Cities
New York
Philadelphia
Miami
Atlanta
Washington
Top 5 Employers
New Jersey City University
Jersey City Public Schools
Newark Public Schools
Bayonne Board of Education
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Healthcare Services
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.
$13,000
Loan Default Rate
5%
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.
$174
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