New Jersey City University

https://www.njcu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,268

3.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$16,724

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

98.4%

5,679 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

5,429

66.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

33.9%

325 Graduates

About

New Jersey City University is a higher education institution located in Hudson County, NJ. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at New Jersey City University were General Psychology (105 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (88 degrees), and Other Corrections & Criminal Justice (74 degrees).

In 2024, 1,463 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New Jersey City University. 66.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (566 degrees), 1.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (357 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New Jersey City University is $14,268, which is $−9,732 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at New Jersey City University is $14,268, which is $9,732 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,724.

In 2024, 76% of undergraduate students attending New Jersey City University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,268

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at New Jersey City University was $14,268. The cost of tuition at New Jersey City University is $−9,732 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$16,724

2024 Value

37.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 New Jersey City University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,724. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of New Jersey City University grew by 37.6%.

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

$16,274

Room and Board

$1,236

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New Jersey City University was of $16,274 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 10.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,236. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3% 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

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at New Jersey City University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 6.17% with respect to 2023, when 81% 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.

Admissions

New Jersey City University received 5,679 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.35% annual growth. Out of those 5,679 applicants, 5,587 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.4% acceptance rate.

There were 5,429 students enrolled at New Jersey City University in 2024. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

New Jersey City University has an overall enrollment yield of 9.83%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

5,587

Accepted Out of 5,679

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of New Jersey City University was 98.4% (5,587 admissions from 5,679 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 89.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 1.35%, while admissions grew by 8.82%.

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.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

New Jersey City University had a total enrollment of 5,429 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at New Jersey City University is 3,608 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,821. This means that 66.5% 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 43% Hispanic or Latino, 23.8% White, 19% Black or African American, 6.48% Asian, 2.16% Two or More Races, 0.313% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.239% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at New Jersey City University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.3%) and Black or African American Female (12.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (22%), followed by White Female (13.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New Jersey City University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,429 students. The full-time enrollment at New Jersey City University is 3,608 and the part-time enrollment is 1,821. This means that 66.5% of students enrolled at New Jersey City University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% 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

65%

2024 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 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), New Jersey City University had a retention rate lower 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 (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
2,337 enrolled students
White
1,292 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,030 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New Jersey City University is 43% Hispanic or Latino, 23.8% White, 19% Black or African American, 6.48% Asian, 2.16% Two or More Races, 0.313% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.239% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 101 students (1.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 475 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 (566 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (357 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at New Jersey City University is General Psychology (105 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (88 degrees) and Other Corrections & Criminal Justice (74 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (157 degrees awarded), English (40 degrees), and History (24 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 (1,675,691 people), Secondary school teachers (620,669 people), Education administrators (332,163 people), Other managers (310,223 people), and Postsecondary teachers (243,373 people).

The most specialized majors at New Jersey City University in 2024 are Protective Services (157 degrees awarded), English (40 degrees), History (24 degrees), Education (234 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (110 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at New Jersey City University are Protective Services (157 degrees awarded), English (40 degrees), History (24 degrees), Education (234 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (110 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (3,189,828 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (549,088 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (418,366 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (242,536 people), and Computer Systems Design (238,637 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 (2024)

General Psychology
105 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
88 degrees awarded
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice
74 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at New Jersey City University was General Psychology with 105 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

494

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

969

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 494 degrees were awarded to men at New Jersey City University, which is 0.51 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (969).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 45 degrees were awarded to men at New Jersey City University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 2.65 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 95 degrees were awarded to men at New Jersey City University in General Psychology, which is 9.5 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 20% 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, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
566 degrees awarded
White
357 degrees awarded
Black or African American
289 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New Jersey City University is hispanic or latino (566 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (357 degrees).

2.19% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
440 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
417 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
398 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 1.06 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (417 degrees).

Operations

New Jersey City University has an endowment valued at nearly $18.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.99M (10.8%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, New Jersey City University had a total salary expenditure of 142M. New Jersey City University employs 62 Professors, 59 Associate professors and 26 Assistant professors. Most academics at New Jersey City University are Male Associate professor (34), Female Professor (31), and Male Professor (31).

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 216 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 91 employees, and Service with 82 employees.

Endowment

$18.5M

2024 Endowment

12.1%

growth from 2023

New Jersey City University has an endowment valued at about $18.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of New Jersey City University grew 12.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.4M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.93M - Federal
$16.2M - State
$183k - Local

As of 2024, New Jersey City University received $3.93M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $16.2M from state grants and contracts, and $183k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$74.6M

2024 Salaries

5.52%

growth from 2023

In 2024, New Jersey City University paid a median of $74.6M in salaries, which represents 52.6% of their overall expenditure ($142M) and a 5.52% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.6% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.22% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$19.8M

Instructional Salaries

152

Number of Employees

In 2024, New Jersey City University paid a total of $19.8M to 152 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, 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 216 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 91 employees, and Service with 82 employees.

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