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New Jersey City University

Jersey City, New Jersey 07305

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Known for business — excellent value

New Jersey City University is a public institution in Jersey City with particular strength in business and psychology.

A mid-sized campus of 4.1K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

39% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,745 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,732.

Established
1927
Motto
Ineamus Ad Discendum Exeamus Ad Merendum
Mascot
Gothic Knights
Type
Public university
Conference
Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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89%Acceptance
SAT Avg
4,076Students
14:1Student:Faculty
39%Grad Rate
$52,745Earnings 10yr
$11,732Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

New Jersey City University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.2%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

89.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$13,971
Tuition (out-of-state)$24,888
Room & Board$16,274
Books & Supplies$1,236
Total Cost of Attendance$23,668
Average Net Price$11,732
Median Debt at Graduation$18,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$196

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,254
$30–48K$10,051
$48–75K$13,160
$75–110K$15,986
$110K+$17,431

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,732

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (58)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,076
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
53%
Pell Grant Recipients
52%

Race & Ethnicity

White 16%
Black 21%
Hispanic 48%
Asian 8%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate38.7%
Freshman Retention66.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,918
8 Years$48,714
10 Years$52,745

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,700
Men
$51,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

141Very High

Estimated from NJ 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
77 mi(133 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
194 mi(336 min)

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