New Jersey City University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2973 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #838 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #770 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #1 of 3 | In Jersey |
| #784 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 3,871
- Graduates
- 1,558
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 98% and is among the 25% 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 | 98% | 99% | 98% |
| Applicants | 5,679 | 2,217 | 3,462 |
| Admissions | 5,587 | 2,200 | 3,387 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 544 | 287 | 257 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 3 | 2 |
2,184 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,659 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 |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 2337 (43%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1292 (24%) |
| Black or African American | 1030 (19%) |
| Asian | 352 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 170 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 117 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 101 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (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
- $11,582
- Students receiving aid
- 85%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,268 | $15,307 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,268 | $15,307 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,268 | $15,307 |
| Fee in-district | $192 | $192 |
| Fee in-state | $192 | $192 |
| Fee out-of-state | $192 | $192 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 415 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,116 |
| Room charge | $11,315 |
| Meal charge | $4,959 |
New Jersey City University majors
New Jersey City University has granted 1,051 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs, 384 master's across 27 programs, and 18 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 | 105 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 74 | 30 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 88 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 74 | ||
| Accounting | 50 | 23 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 67 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 62 | ||
| Homeland Security, Other | 40 | 12 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 48 | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 48 | ||
| Finance, General | 40 | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 40 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 19 | 20 | |
| Sociology, General | 39 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 36 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 35 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 34 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 21 | 10 | |
| Music Performance, General | 6 | 20 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 25 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 25 | ||
| History, General | 24 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 23 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 22 | ||
| Music, General | 21 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 16 | 3 | |
| Management Science | 10 | 9 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 19 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 18 | ||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 16 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 14 | ||
| Dance, General | 13 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 13 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 12 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 9 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 8 | 1 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 8 | ||
| Community College Administration | 7 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Economics, General | 6 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 6 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 6 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Women's Studies | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 3 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Information Technology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,051 | 384 | 18 |
New Jersey City University has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 16% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 31% | 37% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
New Jersey City University has published 1,362 scientific papers with 13,982 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics, Philosophy, Medicine, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 47 |
| 1994 | 3 | 61 |
| 1995 | 8 | 47 |
| 1996 | 11 | 131 |
| 1997 | 8 | 99 |
| 1998 | 11 | 206 |
| 1999 | 11 | 104 |
| 2000 | 19 | 98 |
| 2001 | 12 | 144 |
| 2002 | 8 | 180 |
| 2003 | 8 | 146 |
| 2004 | 21 | 177 |
| 2005 | 7 | 190 |
| 2006 | 16 | 207 |
| 2007 | 23 | 209 |
| 2008 | 20 | 220 |
| 2009 | 19 | 264 |
| 2010 | 17 | 224 |
| 2011 | 20 | 324 |
| 2012 | 18 | 342 |
| 2013 | 20 | 264 |
| 2014 | 34 | 374 |
| 2015 | 27 | 333 |
| 2016 | 47 | 310 |
| 2017 | 63 | 322 |
| 2018 | 91 | 483 |
| 2019 | 83 | 535 |
| 2020 | 131 | 841 |
| 2021 | 86 | 1095 |
| 2022 | 107 | 1323 |
| 2023 | 108 | 1565 |
| 2024 | 61 | 1581 |
| 2025 | 25 | 1331 |
New Jersey City University alumni
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Betty Shabazz
- Occupations
- nursehuman rights defender
- Biography
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Betty Shabazz, also known as Betty X, was an American educator and civil rights advocate who 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. 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
- entrepreneurbusiness magnate
- Biography
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Maurice Lévy is a French-Moroccan businessman. Since 1984, he has served as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Publicis Groupe, the world's third largest advertising and communications group. Founded in 1926, Publicis Groupe counts today over 80,000 employees and is present in over 100 countries around the world.
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Okwui Enwezor
- Occupations
- exhibition curatoruniversity teacherart criticpoetart historian
- Biography
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Okwui Enwezor // was a Nigerian curator, art critic, writer, poet, and educator, specializing in art history.
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 | 811 |
| 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 |