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New Jersey City University

New Jersey City University is a public university in a large city in the New York, NY metro with 4,209 students and a 98% acceptance rate.

Jersey City, New Jersey · Public · City, large · 4,209 students

NCAA Division III · Eastern College Athletic Conference

Admission rate

98%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$16,053

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

34%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

67%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$52,745

10 years after entry

Students

4,209

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$14,005
$30,001–48,000$15,363
$48,001–75,000$17,587
$75,001–110,000$21,239
Over $110,000$21,596

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreNew Jersey City University courseCredits
BUSI 5553HONORS SEMINAR (Required for Business Students)
Capstone: Take One3
HON 1053Local Lives, Global Issues: Topics in Social Sciences
HON 1071Honors Professional Development 2
HON 1113Critical Reading, Writing, and Speaking
HON 1123Excursions in Quantitative Literacy
HON 1753Research and Presentation
HON 2013Scientific Inquiry
Show all 21 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
BUSI 5553HONORS SEMINAR (Required for Business Students)
BUSI 5553HONORS SEMINAR (Required for Business Students)
Capstone: Take One3
HON 1053Local Lives, Global Issues: Topics in Social Sciences
HON 1071Honors Professional Development 2
HON 1113Critical Reading, Writing, and Speaking
HON 1123Excursions in Quantitative Literacy
HON 1753Research and Presentation
HON 1753Research and Presentation
HON 2013Scientific Inquiry
HON 2013Scientific Inquiry
HON 2013Scientific Inquiry
HON 2023Safety, Security, & Social Justice
HON 2023Safety, Security, & Social Justice
HON 2023Safety, Security, & Social Justice
HON 2033Earth and Nature
HON 2033Earth and Nature
HON 2044Life and Nature
HON 2044Life and Nature
HON 2044Life and Nature
HON 2103Historic Preservation in the Global City
HON 2103Historic Preservation in the Global City
HON 2103Historic Preservation in the Global City
HON 2133Dramatic Literature
HON 2133Dramatic Literature
HON 2133Dramatic Literature
HON 2203Global Political Economy
HON 2203Global Political Economy
HON 3203Modern U.S. Perspectives
HON 3203Modern U.S. Perspectives
HON 3403
Upper-Level Seminar I-The Arts: Looking…Upper-Level Seminar I-The Arts: Looking, Thinking, Talking, Doing
HON 3403
Upper-Level Seminar I-The Arts: Looking…Upper-Level Seminar I-The Arts: Looking, Thinking, Talking, Doing
HON 3403
Upper-Level Seminar I-The Arts: Looking…Upper-Level Seminar I-The Arts: Looking, Thinking, Talking, Doing
HON 3603Upper Level Seminar: Classic Philosophical Problems
HON 3603Upper Level Seminar: Classic Philosophical Problems
HON 3603Upper Level Seminar: Classic Philosophical Problems
HON 4403Political Economy
HON 4403Political Economy
HON 4603Sex, Gender and Globalization
HON 4603Sex, Gender and Globalization
HON 4603Sex, Gender and Globalization
INTD 1011Orientation to College
Junior and Senior Electives: Take One Course3

Source: catalog.njcu.edu · checked September 26, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology105
Biology/Biological Sciences88
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other74
Business Administration and Management74
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other67
Computer and Information Sciences62
Accounting50
Art/Art Studies48
Show the other 32 majors
Finance40
English Language and Literature40
Homeland Security, Other40
Sociology39
Marketing/Marketing Management34
Communication and Media Studies, Other25
History24
Exercise Science and Kinesiology22
Music21
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse21
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences19
Spanish Language and Literature19
Fire Science/Fire-fighting16
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance16
Mathematics13
Dance13
Management Science10
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management8
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management7
Women's Studies6
Economics6
Political Science and Government6
Music Performance6
Hospitality Administration/Management6
Chemistry5
Geology/Earth Science5
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies5
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator3
Philosophy3
Physics2
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other2
Elementary Education and Teaching1

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, Eastern College Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Eastern College Athletic Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling

ROTC

Air Force

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), jerseymetro.com · 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

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Nearest hub airport

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.5 of 20

Elevation

47 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

25°F

July high

87°F

Annual snowfall

28.2 in

Days at 90°F or higher

31 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,210 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

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division III, similar size