New Jersey City University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3098 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #866 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #798 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #1 of 3 | In Jersey |
| #782 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 4,209
- Graduates
- 1,624
- 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 89% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 87% | 90% |
| Applicants | 5,757 | 2,309 | 3,440 |
| Admissions | 5,134 | 2,017 | 3,110 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 560 | 277 | 281 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 16 | 10 | 5 |
2,563 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,682 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 | 2453 (42%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1400 (24%) |
| Black or African American | 1102 (19%) |
| Asian | 458 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 135 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 129 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 122 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 15 (0.3%) |
| 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
- $13,189
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $13,785 | $14,798 |
| Tuition in-state | $13,785 | $14,798 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,702 | $23,579 |
| Fee in-district | $186 | $56 |
| Fee in-state | $186 | $56 |
| Fee out-of-state | $186 | $56 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 617 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,084 |
| Room charge | $11,315 |
| Meal charge | $4,959 |
New Jersey City University majors
New Jersey City University has granted 993 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs, 382 master's across 23 programs, and 43 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 | 141 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 61 | 37 | |
| Accounting | 49 | 31 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 77 | ||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 72 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 70 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 66 | ||
| Homeland Security, Other | 44 | 5 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 36 | 11 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 43 | 3 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 18 | 25 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 43 | ||
| Sociology, General | 35 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 34 | ||
| Finance, General | 26 | 4 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 29 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 29 | ||
| History, General | 28 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 7 | 18 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 24 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 24 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 23 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 22 | ||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 21 | ||
| Management Science | 5 | 16 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 19 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 17 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 17 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 16 | ||
| Music, General | 16 | ||
| Dance, General | 15 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 12 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 10 | 1 | |
| Educational Psychology | 11 | ||
| Economics, General | 9 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 1 | 7 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 5 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 3 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 3 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 993 | 382 | 43 |
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% | 34% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
New Jersey City University has published 1,341 scientific papers with 12,942 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Mathematics, Medicine, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 24 |
| 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 | 195 |
| 2006 | 16 | 207 |
| 2007 | 23 | 210 |
| 2008 | 20 | 220 |
| 2009 | 19 | 263 |
| 2010 | 17 | 225 |
| 2011 | 20 | 324 |
| 2012 | 18 | 341 |
| 2013 | 20 | 265 |
| 2014 | 34 | 373 |
| 2015 | 27 | 333 |
| 2016 | 47 | 311 |
| 2017 | 63 | 322 |
| 2018 | 91 | 481 |
| 2019 | 83 | 536 |
| 2020 | 132 | 842 |
| 2021 | 85 | 1094 |
| 2022 | 107 | 1319 |
| 2023 | 108 | 1567 |
| 2024 | 61 | 1564 |
New Jersey City University alumni
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Betty Shabazz
- Occupations
- nursehuman rights activist
- 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. 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
-
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
- art historianwritercuratorexhibition curatoruniversity teacher
- 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 | 777 |
| 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 |