New Jersey City University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3163 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #887 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #819 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #1 of 3 | In Jersey |
| #724 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 4,895
- Graduates
- 1,644
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.njcu.edu
New Jersey City University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
New Jersey City University has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 37% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 88% | 91% |
| Applicants | 6,372 | 2,500 | 3,872 |
| Admissions | 5,744 | 2,208 | 3,536 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 754 | 345 | 409 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 14 | 4 | 10 |
3,072 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,841 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 2704 (41%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1526 (23%) |
| Black or African American | 1276 (20%) |
| Asian | 492 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 190 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 168 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 150 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 16 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,877
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $13,384 | $14,346 |
| Tuition in-state | $13,384 | $14,346 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,983 | $22,892 |
| Fee in-district | $180 | $54 |
| Fee in-state | $180 | $54 |
| Fee out-of-state | $180 | $54 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 624 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,084 |
| Room charge | $10,985 |
| Meal charge | $4,815 |
New Jersey City University majors
New Jersey City University has granted 1,215 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 441 master's across 24 programs, and 28 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at New Jersey City University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 138 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 118 | 11 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 84 | 43 | |
| Accounting | 77 | 27 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 104 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 94 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 79 | ||
| Homeland Security, Other | 61 | 16 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 63 | ||
| Finance, General | 50 | 6 | |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 51 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 48 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 24 | 24 | |
| Sociology, General | 40 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 38 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 36 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 35 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 34 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 29 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 24 | ||
| Music, General | 24 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | 19 | |
| History, General | 21 | ||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 20 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 18 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 17 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 16 | ||
| Management Science | 1 | 15 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 15 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 15 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| School Psychology | 13 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | ||
| Women's Studies | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Dance, General | 7 | ||
| Economics, General | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 5 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 4 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 3 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,215 | 441 | 28 |
New Jersey City University has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 23% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 36% | 41% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
New Jersey City University has published 1,145 scientific papers with 6,144 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Psychology, Mathematics, Philosophy, Medicine, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 10 |
| 1992 | 3 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 | 6 |
| 1994 | 3 | 3 |
| 1995 | 8 | 2 |
| 1996 | 11 | 8 |
| 1997 | 8 | 10 |
| 1998 | 11 | 18 |
| 1999 | 11 | 28 |
| 2000 | 12 | 36 |
| 2001 | 11 | 32 |
| 2002 | 8 | 41 |
| 2003 | 8 | 62 |
| 2004 | 17 | 62 |
| 2005 | 7 | 69 |
| 2006 | 11 | 79 |
| 2007 | 22 | 76 |
| 2008 | 19 | 112 |
| 2009 | 19 | 131 |
| 2010 | 17 | 124 |
| 2011 | 20 | 155 |
| 2012 | 12 | 160 |
| 2013 | 20 | 148 |
| 2014 | 27 | 186 |
| 2015 | 26 | 181 |
| 2016 | 47 | 179 |
| 2017 | 52 | 189 |
| 2018 | 86 | 250 |
| 2019 | 75 | 330 |
| 2020 | 122 | 547 |
| 2021 | 71 | 709 |
| 2022 | 89 | 896 |
| 2023 | 85 | 999 |
New Jersey City University alumni
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Betty Shabazz
- Occupations
- human rights activistnurse
- Biography
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Betty Shabazz, also known as Betty X, was an American educator and civil rights advocate. She was married to Malcolm X.
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Melissa Gorga
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
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Melissa Ann Gorga is an American television personality, author, singer, designer and businesswoman. She is a cast member on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, joining the show in its third season in 2011.
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Maurice Lévy
- Occupations
- business magnateentrepreneurinternational forum participant
- Biography
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Maurice Lévy is Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Publicis Groupe, the world's third largest advertising and communications group.
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Okwui Enwezor
- Occupations
- university teacherexhibition curatorcuratorwriterart historian
- Biography
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Okwui Enwezor // was a Nigerian curator, art critic, writer, poet, and educator, specializing in art history. He lived in New York City and Munich. In 2014, he was ranked 24 in the ArtReview list of the 100 most powerful people of the art world.
General info
| Alternative names | NJCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1927 |
| Motto | Ineamus Ad Discendum Exeamus Ad Merendum Enter to Learn, Exit to Serve |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to June |
| Total FTE staff | 841 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2039 Kennedy Blvd Jersey City, New Jersey, 07305 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 292,000 |
| Phone | 2012002000 |