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New Jersey City University Science & Tech Programs

New Jersey City University is a public institution located in Jersey City, NJ. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

New Jersey City University Rankings

New Jersey City University is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#24 of 111	State — New Jersey
Overall Quality	#172 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#764 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is New Jersey City University?

Contact details for New Jersey City University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2039 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone:	2012002000
Website:	www.njcu.edu/
Admissions:	www.njcu.edu/admissions-aid
Financial Aid:	www.njcu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into New Jersey City University?

You can apply to New Jersey City University online at: https://www.njcu.edu/apply

New Jersey City University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for New Jersey City University

Here’s what New Jersey City University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into New Jersey City University?

New Jersey City University maintains an acceptance rate of 98%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at New Jersey City University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,217	2,200	99%
Women	3,462	3,387	98%

Can I Afford New Jersey City University?

The average net price after aid at New Jersey City University is $11,732. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$14,268
In-State Fees	$192
Out-of-State Tuition	$14,268
Out-of-State Fees	$192
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$14,460
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$14,460

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 13% of students at New Jersey City University receive some form of financial aid (560 students).

About 76% of students at New Jersey City University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,892 per student.

52% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,812.

Student Loan Debt

28% of New Jersey City University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,991 per year.

New Jersey City University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,249 students enrolled at New Jersey City University. New Jersey City University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,076 undergraduate students at New Jersey City University, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of New Jersey City University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	277
Black or African American	843
Hispanic	1,997
White	635
American Indian/Alaska Native	16
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	12
Two or More Races	101
Non-Resident	114

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at New Jersey City University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Jersey	513
New York	12
Florida	3
Virginia	3
Massachusetts	2

Additionally, approximately 2.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

New Jersey City University Graduate Student Diversity

1,624 of New Jersey City University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at New Jersey City University, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of New Jersey City University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	92
Black or African American	237
Hispanic	459
White	717
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	22
Non-Resident	64

Online Learning at New Jersey City University

New Jersey City University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,954 undergraduate students at New Jersey City University took at least one online class — of those, 494 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 230 students took at least one online class and 1,165 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at New Jersey City University

New Jersey City University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

New Jersey City University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.