New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ

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Jersey City State, founded in 1927, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Schools of Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies and Education. Its 17-acre campus is located in Jersey City, 15 miles from New York City.

Website: www.njcu.edu/

Public
Co-ed
6,237
Undergraduate
Students
(59.2%) 3,693 Women
(40.8%) 2,544 Men
2,177
Graduate
Students

Admission

Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
96% of 4,315 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
April 15

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA
2.91
SAT Math
420-530 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
481 average
430-530 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance
In-state: $24,072
Out-of-state: $33,486
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $12,000
Out-of-state: $21,414
Room and Board
$12,072
Average Percent of Need Met
52%
Average Freshman Award
$12,037
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$28,538
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Academics

Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
254
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 6% of classes
10-19 students: 37% of classes
20-29 students: 52% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes
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Campus Life

Jersey City Population
257,342
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New York City
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
9% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Gothic Knights
Sororities
 
Fraternities
 
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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
8.3% Asian
23.4% Black/African-American
40.7% Hispanic/Latino
2.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
20.3% White
4.3% Unknown
International Students
1.1%
First-Year Students Returning
73.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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Freshman Admission Requirements

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended Units
English 4  
Mathematics 4  
Science 2 3
Foreign Language 4  
Social Studies    
History    
Academic Electives    

Examinations

Examinations
Exam Required Units Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted July 31
SAT Only Recommended July 31
ACT Only    
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT    
SAT Subject Tests Only  
SAT Essay Component Policy Essay component recommended
ACT Writing Test Policy Writing component recommended
ACT Writing Test Policy SAT: No policy as of now
ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

Admissions Office

Address
2039 Kennedy Boulevard
City, State, Zip
Jersey City, NJ 07305-1597
Phone
(201) 200-3234
Fax
(201) 200-2044
E-mail
admissions@njcu.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline
April 15
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered
No
Early Decision Deadline
 
Early Decision Notification
 
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
 
Early Action Notification
 

Application Form

Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 recommended for all freshmen
Other
 
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

Selection of Students
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X

Profile of Fall Admission

Overall Admission Rate
96% of 4,315 applicants were admitted
Women
97% of 2,546 applicants were admitted
Men
94% of 1,769 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
2,049 (50%) of 4,136 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,052 (43%) of 2,469 admitted students enrolled
Men
831 (50%) of 1,667 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision Admission Rate
 
Early Action Admission Rate
 
Students Offered Wait List
 
Students Accepting Wait List Position
 
Students Admitted From Wait List
 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA
2.91
3.75 and Above
10%
3.50 - 3.74
10%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
32%
2.00 - 2.49
18%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math
420-530 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
7%
Score of 500 - 600
35%
Score of 400 - 500
42%
Score of 300 - 400
14%
Score of 200 - 300
1%
SAT EBRW
481 average
430-530 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
6%
Score of 500 - 600
32%
Score of 400 - 500
49%
Score of 300 - 400
12%
Score of 200 - 300
0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite
Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 9%
Top quarter: 25%
Top half: 57%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

Cost of Attendance
In-state: $24,072
Out-of-state: $33,486
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $12,000
Out-of-state: $21,414
Room and Board
$12,072
Books and Supplies
Not reported
Other Expenses
Not reported
Payment Plans
Installment plan, deferred payment

Applying for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office

Email
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline
Priority deadline March 15
Award Notification
On or about May 15
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 002613		 Free

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants
918 (97.4%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
866 (93.8%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
848 (97.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
29 (2.4%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
52%
Average Award
$12,037
Need-Based Gift
Received by 725 (86.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,363
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 346 (47.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,218
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 301 (42.2%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
27 (3.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,239

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants
4,766 (92.0%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
4,508 (94.6%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
4,400 (96.9%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
119 (2.6%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
49%
Average Award
$11,241
Need-Based Gift
Received by 3,696 (82.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,167
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 2,346 (60.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,038
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 974 (23.6%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
122 (2.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,685

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
71%
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$28,538
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

Loans

Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
State Loans
Available
Other Loans
 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available
None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 

Employment

Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

Undergraduate Majors

  • Accounting
  • Art Teacher Education
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Chemistry, General
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Economics, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Finance, General
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Geology/Earth Science, General
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • History, General
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • Mathematics, General
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music, General
  • Nursing Science
  • Philosophy
  • Physics, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Urban Studies/Affairs
  • Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Not reported

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

Full-Time Faculty
254
Part-Time Faculty
554
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
25%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 6% of classes
10-19 students: 37% of classes
20-29 students: 52% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
Not reported

Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
482,302
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
Not Reported
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported

Academic Support Services

Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Master of Arts in Teaching

Master's Programs of Study

  • Early Childhood Education
  • English as a Second Language
  • Mathematics Education
  • Multilingual and Multicultural Education
  • Music
  • Music Education

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Education, Doctor of Science

Doctoral Programs of Study

  • Not reported

Location and Setting

Jersey City Population
257,342
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New York City
Campus Size
51 acres

Weather

Temperature
23.4 average low in January, 82.3 average high in September
Rain
122 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map
Map
Nearest Bus Station
5 mile(s) from campus in Jersey City
Nearest Train Station
5 mile(s) from campus in Jersey City

Housing

College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students in College Housing
9% of all students
Housing Requirements
 
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
 
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
 

Security

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
Other
 

Personal Support Services

Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered

Sports and Recreation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Gothic Knights
School Colors
Green and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sports Women Men
Offered Scholarships Offered Scholarships
Basketball x   x  
Bowling x      
Cross-Country Running x   x  
Golf     x  
Soccer x   x  
Softball x      
Volleyball x   x  
Women's Sports Offered Scholarships
Basketball x  
Bowling x  
Cross-Country Running x  
Golf    
Soccer x  
Softball x  
Volleyball x  
Mens's Sports Offered Scholarships
Basketball x  
Bowling    
Cross-Country Running x  
Golf x  
Soccer x  
Softball    
Volleyball x  
Women's Club Sports
 
Men's Club Sports
 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports
basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross-country running, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, track and field, volleyball

Student Activities

Activities and Organizations
choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities
Sororities
 
Fraternities
 
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus

Student Body

Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
6,237
Women
3,693 (59.2%)
Men
2,544 (40.8%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
5,091
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
8.3% Asian
23.4% Black/African-American
40.7% Hispanic/Latino
2.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
20.3% White
4.3% Unknown
International Students.
1.1%
Average Age
28
All Graduate Students
2,177

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

First-Year Students Returning
73.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
31.0%

After Graduation

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported

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