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New Jersey City University
| Region: | Mid-Atlantic |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Gothic Knights |
| Website: | www.njcu.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Highly Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $10,422 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $18,609 |
| Retention Rate: | 69% |
| Enrollment: | 10,530 |
| Year Established: | 1927 |
About NJCU
New Jersey City University in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a mid-sized undergraduate and graduate institution. Students learn from highly qualified faculty who are committed to teaching and to continued work in their discipline. Learning at New Jersey City University is also multi-faceted and includes traditional classroom activities as well as outside projects such as internships.
New Jersey City University awards bachelor’s degrees in over 40 disciplines and more than 25 master’s degrees.
Programs of study are offered in professional and academic fields including:
- Allied Health
- Criminal Justice
- Biology
- Fire Science
- Computer Science
- Media Arts
- Music
- Nursing
Nearly 90% of the faculty holds a PhD or other terminal degree in their field. New Jersey City faculty members are also constantly publishing or undertaking other projects in their subject area.
Students also get the benefit of participating in outside professional, academic and creative projects, such as:
- Co-ops
- Exhibits
- Internships
- Performances
New Jersey City is home to a number of cultural, creative and special interest student organizations, as well as a student radio station, a school newspaper and performing arts groups.
Those seeking admission will need to submit an application along with transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, a personal essay and recommendation letters.
A great number of students qualify for financial aid, primarily through need-based federal aid sources like loans, grants and work-study awards.
NJCU Map & Location
New Jersey City University
2039 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Getting Around NJCU
Walkability
Excellent walkability. You do not need a car for this area.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Jersey City, NJ
NJCU Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 7,898 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 1,589 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 10,530 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 36%
- African American: 21%
- Caucasian: 26%
- Asian: 7%
- Unknown and Other: 10%
| Latino | 36% |
|---|---|
| African American | 21% |
| Caucasian | 26% |
| Asian | 7% |
| Unknown and Other | 10% |
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New Jersey City University
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