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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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New York, New York 10019

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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public urban institution in New York, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1140.

A large campus of 11.3K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,195 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $3,046.

Established
1964
Motto
"Fierce Advocates for Justice."
Mascot
Bloodhound
Type
Public college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III
57%Acceptance
1140SAT Avg
11,340Students
16:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$56,195Earnings 10yr
$3,046Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate57.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1140

Reading & Writing
520640
Math
480610

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

57.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1140

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,470
Tuition (out-of-state)$15,420
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$13,712
Average Net Price$3,046
Median Debt at Graduation$11,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$117

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$1,290
$30–48K$2,942
$48–75K$7,654
$75–110K$9,605
$110K+$12,827

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$3,046

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

9200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

86

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (50)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
11,340
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
48%
Pell Grant Recipients
59%

Race & Ethnicity

White 14%
Black 17%
Hispanic 51%
Asian 12%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.5%
Freshman Retention81.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,293
8 Years$56,676
10 Years$56,195

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,900
Men
$57,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#10
Washington Monthly
#72

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
4 mi(7 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
84 mi(146 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
187 mi(324 min)

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