Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$11.7k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$13,971
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,888
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,274
Avg Off-Campus Living
$16,274
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$30,245
Net price (after aid)$11,732
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,254
$30k – $48k$10,051
$48k – $75k$13,160
$75k – $110k$15,986
$110k+$17,431
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$52,745
Median debt at graduation$18,500
Est. monthly loan payment$196
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.9×Graduates earn about 2.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants52%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans32%
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
39%
Freshman Retention
67%
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.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
52% above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$18.5k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$14k
Out-of-state
$24.9k
below avg
Net price
$11.7k
below avg
Pell
52%
above avg
Median debt
$18.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$52.7k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
89%
SAT range
811 - 1054
ACT range
15 - 24
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Jersey City, NJ 07305
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
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
Social SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Social Sciences
PsychologyEconomicsInternational RelationsSociology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurityArtificial Intelligence
Education
Elementary EducationSpecial Education
Campus & Student Life
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About New Jersey City University
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- Where is New Jersey City University located?
- New Jersey City University is located in Jersey City, NJ, in the United States.
- What type of institution is New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University is a public university based in NJ. 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 New Jersey City University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at New Jersey City University is approximately 89%. 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 New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University's published in-state tuition is approximately $13,971 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 New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University reports total enrollment of approximately 5,700 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 New Jersey City University?
- 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 New Jersey City University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of New Jersey City University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
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). New Jersey City University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/new-jersey-city-university