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New Jersey City University

Jersey City, New Jersey 07305

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

68.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-4.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (58)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

67%

Below Average

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

10 Years$52,745

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

BowlingCross countryBasketballWrestling

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

EWR Newark Liberty5 mi

LGA New York LaGuardia12 mi

JFK New York JFK17 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA194 mi · ~5h 36m drive

New York, NY4 mi · ~7 min drive

Hartford, CT104 mi · ~3h drive

Providence, RI159 mi · ~4h 36m drive

Albany, NY135 mi · ~3h 54m drive

Syracuse, NY193 mi · ~5h 35m drive

Rochester, NY248 mi · ~7h 10m drive

Buffalo, NY289 mi · ~8h 21m drive

Philadelphia, PA77 mi · ~2h 13m drive

Pittsburgh, PA311 mi · ~8h 59m drive

Harrisburg, PA150 mi · ~4h 20m drive

Newark, NJ5 mi · ~9 min drive

Trenton, NJ48 mi · ~1h 23m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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