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New Jersey City University student guide: campus events and game days, $16,053 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.

Fast facts about New Jersey City University

Founded
1929
Teams
New Jersey City Gothic Knights
Division
NCAA Division III

More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.

What's on at New Jersey City University

Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.

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By the numbers

New Jersey City University at a glance

Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Undergraduates3,681
Admitted98%
Average net price$16,053per year, after aid
Total cost$28,255per year, before aid
Graduation rate34%
Return for year two65%
Median earnings$52,74510 years after starting
Median debt$18,500at graduation
Students per teacher13 to 1

Most popular majors

  1. Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 141 reported graduates$33,834median pay a year after
  2. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree · 108 reported graduates$79,771median pay a year after
  3. Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 77 reported graduates$25,543median pay a year after
  4. Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree · 70 reported graduates$34,073median pay a year after
  5. Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 66 reported graduates$33,076median pay a year after

Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.

Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.

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How much does New Jersey City University cost?

The average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,053 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $28,255 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What is the graduation rate at New Jersey City University?

34% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 65% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.

What is the acceptance rate at New Jersey City University?

98% of applicants are admitted. Source: College Scorecard.

What are the most popular majors at New Jersey City University?

Psychology, General (bachelor's degree), Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (bachelor's degree), Biology, General (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.

How much do New Jersey City University students earn after college?

Median earnings ten years after starting are $52,745. Source: College Scorecard.

When was New Jersey City University founded?

New Jersey City University was founded in 1929. Source: Wikidata.

Where is New Jersey City University?

2039 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, about 10 miles from Staten Island.

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