Campus Vibe
Urban
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
Campus Visits
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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate89.2%
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 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
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Varsity Sports
Source: Wikipedia
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)