Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$7.5k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,470
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,420
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$21,788
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$24,470
Net price (after aid)$3,046
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$1,290
$30k – $48k$2,942
$48k – $75k$7,654
$75k – $110k$9,605
$110k+$12,827
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$56,195
Median debt at graduation$11,000
Est. monthly loan payment$117
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.1×Graduates earn about 5.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants59%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans8%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
55%
Freshman Retention
81%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$3.0k below avg
Out-of-state value
$15.4k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$7.5k
below avg
Out-of-state
$15.4k
below avg
Net price
$3.0k
below avg
Pell
59%
above avg
Median debt
$11k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$56.2k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
57%
SAT range
1000 - 1250
ACT range
20 - 27
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New York, NY 10019
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
Law & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsArts & HumanitiesBusinessSocial SciencesCommunicationsEducationNatural SciencesHealth Sciences
Programs (19)
Law & Criminal Justice
Pre-LawCriminal Justice
Visual & Performing Arts
Film & MediaTheaterGraphic Design
Arts & Humanities
Philosophy
Business
Information SystemsManagementFinance
Social Sciences
PsychologySociology
Communications
Journalism
Campus & Student Life
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About CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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- Where is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice located?
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is located in New York, NY, in the United States.
- What type of institution is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public university based in NY. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is approximately 57%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's published in-state tuition is approximately $7,470 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reports total enrollment of approximately 13,172 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/cuny-john-jay-college-of-criminal-justice