New Jersey City University

www.njcu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,992

2.49% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$13,756

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.28%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

90.7%

5,586 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

6,918

68.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

39%

307 Graduates

About

New Jersey City University is a higher education institution located in Hudson County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at New Jersey City University were General Psychology (169 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (122 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (107 degrees).

In 2021, 1,784 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New Jersey City University. 66.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (643 degrees), 1.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (502 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New Jersey City University is $12,992, which is $−10,192 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at New Jersey City University is $12,992, which is $−10,192 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,756.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending New Jersey City University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,992

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at New Jersey City University was $12,992. The cost of tuition at New Jersey City University is $−10,192 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of New Jersey City University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,756

2021 Value

1.95%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 New Jersey City University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,756. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of New Jersey City University grew by 1.95%.

This chart compares the average net price of New Jersey City University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,253

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New Jersey City University was of $15,253 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.66% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at New Jersey City University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at New Jersey City University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.69% with respect to 2020, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New Jersey City University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.28%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at New Jersey City University was 4.28%, which represents 84 out of the 1962 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

New Jersey City University received 5,586 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 14.7% annual growth. Out of those 5,586 applicants, 5,064 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.7% acceptance rate.

There were 6,918 students enrolled at New Jersey City University in 2021. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

New Jersey City University has an overall enrollment yield of 15%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

5,064

Accepted Out of 5,586

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of New Jersey City University was 90.7% (5,064 admissions from 5,586 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 96.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 14.7%, while admissions declined by −19.7%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of New Jersey City University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

10% of enrolled first-time students at New Jersey City University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

New Jersey City University had a total enrollment of 6,918 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at New Jersey City University is 4,719 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,199. This means that 68.2% of students enrolled at New Jersey City University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New Jersey City University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.1% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% White, 19.8% Black or African American, 7.65% Asian, 2.24% Two or More Races, 0.289% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.231% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at New Jersey City University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.7%) and Black or African American Female (13.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.4%), followed by White Female (17.4%) and Black or African American Female (13.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New Jersey City University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,918 students. The full-time enrollment at New Jersey City University is 4,719 and the part-time enrollment is 2,199. This means that 68.2% of students enrolled at New Jersey City University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at New Jersey City University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at New Jersey City University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), New Jersey City University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at New Jersey City University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
2,845 enrolled students
White
1,621 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,367 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New Jersey City University is 41.1% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% White, 19.8% Black or African American, 7.65% Asian, 2.24% Two or More Races, 0.289% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.231% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 259 students (3.74%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 582 more women than men received degrees from New Jersey City University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New Jersey City University is hispanic or latino (643 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (502 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at New Jersey City University is General Psychology (169 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (122 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (107 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New Jersey City University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (204 degrees awarded), Psychology (196 degrees), and History (28 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Jersey City University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,828,596 people), Secondary school teachers (498,072 people), Education administrators (333,535 people), Other managers (298,885 people), and Postsecondary teachers (232,993 people).

The most specialized majors at New Jersey City University in 2021 are Protective Services (204 degrees awarded), Psychology (196 degrees), History (28 degrees), EDUCATION. (273 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (92 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Jersey City University are Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at New Jersey City University are Protective Services (204 degrees awarded), Psychology (196 degrees), History (28 degrees), EDUCATION. (273 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (92 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Jersey City University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,247,059 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (540,983 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (445,225 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (344,067 people), and Individual & family services (209,220 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by New Jersey City University.

Most Common (2021)

General Psychology
169 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
122 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
107 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at New Jersey City University was General Psychology with 169 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at New Jersey City University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

601

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,183

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 601 degrees were awarded to men at New Jersey City University, which is 0.508 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,183).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at New Jersey City University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 72 degrees were awarded to men at New Jersey City University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.774 times less than the 93 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 146 degrees were awarded to men at New Jersey City University in General Psychology, which is 6.35 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 13% of students graduating from New Jersey City University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (70%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at New Jersey City University is Female and Asian (70% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
643 degrees awarded
White
502 degrees awarded
Black or African American
321 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New Jersey City University is hispanic or latino (643 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (502 degrees).

4.32% of degree recipients (77 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
440 degrees awarded
White Female
317 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
236 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New Jersey City University is hispanic or latino female (440 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (317 degrees).

Operations

New Jersey City University has an endowment valued at nearly $16.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 38.9k (0.23%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, New Jersey City University had a total salary expenditure of 164M. New Jersey City University employs 88 Associate professors, 80 Professors and 69 Assistant professors. Most academics at New Jersey City University are Male Associate professor (51), Female Professor (42), and Male Professor (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Jersey City University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 204 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 102 employees, and Management with 99 employees.

Endowment

$16.9M

2021 Endowment

22.7%

growth from 2020

New Jersey City University has an endowment valued at about $16.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of New Jersey City University grew 22.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at New Jersey City University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$77M

2021 Salaries

9.04%

decline from 2020

In 2021, New Jersey City University paid a median of $77M in salaries, which represents 47.1% of their overall expenditure ($164M) and a 9.04% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$27.2M

Instructional Salaries

237

Number of Employees

In 2021, New Jersey City University paid a total of $27.2M to 237 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

88 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

204 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at New Jersey City University were Associate professor with 88 employees, Professor with 80 employees, and Assistant professor with 69 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Jersey City University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 204 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 102 employees, and Management with 99 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New Jersey City University was Male Associate professor with 51 employees, Female Professor with 42 employees, and Male Professor with 38 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at New Jersey City University.