New Jersey City University, NJ
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
New Jersey City University Rankings
Affordability81
Selectivity4
Retention31
Graduation1
Earnings29
Diversity87
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at New Jersey City University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education<1%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs24%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting16%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology10%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into New Jersey City University
96%
Admission Rate
475
Median SAT Math
480
Median SAT Reading
16
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)420–530
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)430–530
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)15–17
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending New Jersey City University
$12K
In-State Tuition
$22K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after New Jersey City University
47%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
50%
Repayment Rate
$190
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 59% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 5% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 5% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $13K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $21K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 44% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 50% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 55% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 58% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at New Jersey City University
73%
Retention Rate
31%
Transfer Rate
21%
Withdrawal Rate
36%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 11% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 36% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 36% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 43% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 32% | 44% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 43% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42% | 44% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 33% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 43% | 45% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after New Jersey City University
90%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$51K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $62K | $60K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at New Jersey City University
6,121
Undergraduates
56%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
1,754
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 42% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 23% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 20% | 44% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40% | 22% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 53% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 22% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 6% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near New Jersey City University, NJ
Saint Peter's University
1 miles, NE
PC Age-Jersey City
2 miles, NE
Branford Hall Career Institute-Jersey City
2 miles, NE
Hudson County Community College
2 miles, NE