New Jersey City University (NJCU)

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

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	624
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	91%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, NJCU 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.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that NJCU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

New Jersey City University 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, NJCU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at NJCU is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Jersey state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 74% at NJCU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,072

Cost of attendance at New Jersey City University in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

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

New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,364

Cost of attendance at New Jersey City University 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 Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at New Jersey City University received on average $11,859 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.

$11,859

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	671	62%	$5,324	$3,572,616
Other Federal Grant	695	65%	$5,841	$4,059,366
State Grant/Scholarships	553	51%	$5,880	$3,251,631
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	787	73%	$6,217	$4,892,389
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,029	96%	$11,859	$12,203,386

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of New Jersey City University 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 New Jersey City University students is 39.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 44.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.4%.

39.0%

asian 53.7% 29 students
African American 26.7% 50 students
white 46.0% 74 students
unknown 47.4% 9 students
hawaiian 50.0% 3 students
hispanic 40.5% 136 students
Mixed Race 22.2% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Eastern College Athletic Conference
Basketball Eastern College Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Eastern College Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

New Jersey City University 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

New Jersey City University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

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

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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