First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | Fall | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: jjay.cuny.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 1,264 |
| Forensic Psychology | 476 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 192 |
| Criminology | 165 |
| Legal Studies | 104 |
| Political Science and Government | 99 |
| Human Services | 87 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 66 |
Show the other 19 majors
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 60 |
| Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | 56 |
| Public Administration | 41 |
| Economics | 37 |
| Securities Services Administration/Management | 36 |
| Sociology | 33 |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 32 |
| English Language and Literature | 25 |
| Fire Services Administration | 18 |
| History | 14 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 13 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 13 |
| Philosophy | 10 |
| Mathematics | 8 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 7 |
| Toxicology | 6 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, City University of New York Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, City University of New York Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, City University of New York Athletic Conference
Other Sports, Rifle
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
5% of men in fraternities · 2% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
19,940,274 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Laguardia (LGA)
Nearest hub airport
Laguardia (LGA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.8 of 20
Elevation
59 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
28°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
29.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
17 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$4,060 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy0 mi
- The Juilliard School0 mi
- Touro University1 mi
- CUNY Hunter College1 mi
- New York School of Interior Design1 mi
- Marymount Manhattan College2 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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