About New Jersey City University

Founded in 1927, New Jersey City University. is a Public college. Located in New Jersey, which is a city setting in New Jersey, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 6,663 full time undergraduate students, and 1,841 full time graduate students.

The New Jersey City University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 256 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at New Jersey City University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate85%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range760-990
ACT Range

Admissions at NJCU are considered Less Selective, with ,11% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 25 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

75% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 38% were in the top quarter, and 11% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at New Jersey City University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
26%
“We know about current events and vote”
53%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
21%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
37%
“Sometimes, but not often”
32%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
47%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
53%
“I feel extremely safe”
42%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
21%
“We bought the gear”
37%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
26%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
47%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
26%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
17%
“Available in class”
44%
“They keep regular office hours”
39%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
53%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
42%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
26%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
58%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
16%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
32%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
53%
“There might be people who do”
16%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
26%
“We know about current events and vote”
53%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
21%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
37%
“Sometimes, but not often”
32%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
47%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
53%
“I feel extremely safe”
42%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
21%
“We bought the gear”
37%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
26%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
47%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
26%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
17%
“Available in class”
44%
“They keep regular office hours”
39%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
53%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
42%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
26%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
58%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
16%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
32%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
53%
“There might be people who do”
16%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    30 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    23 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    40 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    42 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    42 Students rated class size 4.1 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    42 Students rated school activities 3.5 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    42 Students rated local services 3.5 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    42 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

New Jersey City University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of New Jersey City University?

23 Students rated New Jersey City University

John - 02/11/2020

You get a huge bang for your buck. This school is literally 15 min away from Manhattan and has a very strong business school which is 2 blocks away from Goldman Sachs jersey City HQ. Highly recommend to aspiring business men and women. In terms of partying there is not much to do but once your 21 you’ll have access to a lot of bars and clubs throughout the NYC metro area. Save your money!!!!

Elisabeth - 01/27/2020

This is a great school set in an urban setting that is easily accessible by bus,train,shuttle(NJCU). the teachers and staff are great and everything has gone so smoothly for me. School is what you make of it in addition to the tools that the university has available for students and this is the school where you will achieve your dreams as long as you make use of the tools that the institution has available for you and you do the work.

Ayden - 11/05/2019

Coming into NJCU I thought the campus life would be pretty cool and for my first year, it was until my second year started going downhill for me emotionally and academically. Like any typical college student, I was having financial troubles and I was able to get the help I needed from the SOAR office (Student Outreach And Retention). Now the downside to NJCU is that the president of the school claims to be helping the students out, but how could you be helping out the students my putting most of our money to building apartments or even raising the tuition. When really the students on campus need another counselor, more scholarships, better food service. If the president can more be ​involved in what the student asks for then maybe the school can be all hype.

Mohamed - 08/21/2019

Njcu is great opportunity for people who don’t have a lot of money to get an education and still fulfill their dream goals or careers. Njcu is a typical small college which could be a good thing because you won’t fell isolated and won’t have to experience a crowded class room.

New Jersey City University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at New Jersey City University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for New Jersey City University is 85%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Dear self, never be afraid to take chances. College life is scary but stay focused on the vision and we will be fine. What's most important is for you to stay focused on what you want and not whats best for everyone else. Everyone will have hopes, wishes and aspirations for you but follow your initial desire. Your instincts are awesome.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Open, upbeat, yet very comformatble and close even though its in an urban environment.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The lack of motivation among students. Many are receiving scholarships from the government and being given a chance to overcome difficult circumstances through education, but they throw away their chance. Many students would rather party than study and then wonder why their GPA is a 1.5. The faculty is good and some of our departments (i.e Education) are very reputable within the state, but students, typically undergraduates age 18-22 do not take advantage of that.

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  5. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    No one knows how to speak proper english. Professors have to spend too much time catering to those who don't care about education, which negatively impacts those who are there to learn. I don't fit in with the "ghetto" crowd.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates have goals that will be achieved.

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  7. What's unique about your campus?

    I love the diversity at my school. Everyone is different through their religion, culture, where they are from, and the way they dress( to name a few). I am able to meet and understand things going on in the world and around me through networking with people from all over.

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  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known that my campus would have been so empty. There are not that many people to sociolize with.

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  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    NJCU is known for its "come back." Once a particularly undesirable school, now NJCU is popular for reaching out and offering wonderful opportunities through its partnership with Brookdale's (a 2 year county college in NJ, far away from jersey city) Communiversity program; and at reasonable tuition prices. Adult students, people with families, and distance learners now have the opportunity to earn a degree from a great school. NJCU has expanded from North Jersey to the South, opening the door for many individuals.

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  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The unique factor that NJCU had over other schools is the diversity. There are people from all different backgrounds. I also think the money and the surrounding of NJCU made it a competitor to other schools in the area. NJCU is located 15mins from New York City where there is hundreds of opportunities. The tuition is less then 80{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of schools in this area.

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I believe, that anyone who does not have the desire or aspiration to obtain knowledge, should not attend any college. Let alone, attempt to register or enroll in any classes, without the motivation or dedication that is neccessary in gaining a college degree. They need not apply. You have to grab a hold of your future and decide if college is for you. I believe knowledge is a good investment. If a person does not believe in investing in knowledge, then he/she shouldn't attend college.

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    When I talk about my school I brag about how there is a club for everyone, there are always activities and discussion groups for just about any thing.

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  13. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I feel that any person in state or out of state could attend New Jersey City University. I feel that anyone who would like to go to a school in an urban setting can definently attend NJCU.

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Student Body

Students

59%

female

41%

male

6,663

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,841

Total Grad Students

2%

Out-Of-State

98%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

7

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

3%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
% Black or African-American
22%
% Hispanic/Latino
38%
% White or Caucasian
22%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

94% of students attending New Jersey City University receive some sort of financial aid. 77% were awarded federal grants.38%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$20,458

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$12,446

Room and Board

34,104

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$11,042
$30 - $48K
$12,721
$48 - $75K
$15,789
$75 - $110K
$20,190
$110K & UP
$20,468

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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