CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	45%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in New York, New York, John Jay College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at John Jay College is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New York is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

John Jay College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

44.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,470

Cost of attendance at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,420

Cost of attendance at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice received on average $8,365 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,365

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	992	59%	$5,628	$5,582,604
Other Federal Grant	1,568	94%	$4,279	$6,708,861
State Grant/Scholarships	1,239	74%	$4,076	$5,049,757
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,539	92%	$1,056	$1,625,591
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,600	95%	$8,365	$13,384,209

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice students is 54.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.6%.

54.2%

asian 57.8% 137 students
African American 52.0% 92 students
white 54.3% 170 students
hispanic 53.5% 361 students
International Students 54.4% 25 students
Mixed Race 60.0% 15 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball City University of New York Athletic Conference
Basketball City University of New York Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country City University of New York Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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