C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ Jersey City State, founded in 1927, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Schools of Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies and Education. Its 17-acre campus is located in Jersey City, 15 miles from New York City. Web Site www.njcu.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 6,509 Women 3,855 (59.2%) Men 2,654 (40.8%) Graduate Students 1,775 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 85% of 3,987 applicants were admitted No No Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.00 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 490 average 440-540 range of middle 50% 488 average 430-540 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $29,577 Out-of-state: $38,604 Tuition and Fees In-state: $11,431 Out-of-state: $20,458 Room and Board $12,446 Average Percent of Need Met 53% Average Freshman Award $12,419 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $27,173
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 256 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 6% of classes 10-19 students: 37% of classes 20-29 students: 52% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Jersey City Population 257,342 Nearest Metropolitan Area New York City Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing Students in College Housing 9% of all students Athletic Conferences NCAA Division III Mascot Gothic Knights Sororities Fraternities STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 77.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 8.0% Asian 22.9% Black/African-American 40.5% Hispanic/Latino 2.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.6% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 21.0% White 4.4% Unknown 1.0% from 16 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 2 3 Foreign Language 4 Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Considered if submitted Scores Due in Admissions Office July 31 SAT Only Recommended July 31 ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Writing component recommended SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 2039 Kennedy Boulevard City, State, Zip Jersey City, NJ 07305-1597 Phone (201) 200-3234 Fax (201) 200-2044 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@njcu.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Required for all freshmen 1 recommended for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 7% Score of 500-600 37% Score of 400-500 47% Score of 300-400 8% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 9% Score of 500-600 32% Score of 400-500 48% Score of 300-400 10% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 490 average 440-540 range of middle 50% 488 average 430-540 range of middle 50% 85% of 3,987 applicants were admitted 86% of 2,370 applicants were admitted 83% of 1,617 applicants were admitted 2,049 (60%) of 3,391 admitted students enrolled 1,177 (57%) of 2,047 admitted students enrolled 872 (65%) of 1,344 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.00 3.75 and Above 10% 3.50-3.74 10% 3.25-3.49 12% 3.00-3.24 17% 2.50-2.99 32% 2.00-2.49 18% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 11% Top quarter: 28% Top half: 61% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $29,577 Out-of-state: $38,604 Tuition and Fees In-state: $11,431 Out-of-state: $20,458 Room and Board $12,446 Books and Supplies $1,200 Other Expenses $4,500 Payment Plans Installment plan, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 15 Award Notification On or about May 15 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002613 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 53% Average Award $12,419 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 930 (97.4%) of freshmen 872 (93.8%) of applicants 846 (97.0%) of applicants with financial need 20 (2.4%) of aid recipients Received by 735 (86.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,953 Received by 399 (47.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,367 Received by 357 (42.2%) of aid recipients 34 (3.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,474 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 47% Average Award $10,636 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 4,701 (92.0%) of undergraduates 4,440 (94.5%) of applicants 4,301 (96.9%) of applicants with financial need 112 (2.6%) of aid recipients Received by 3,532 (82.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,436 Received by 2,620 (60.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,056 Received by 1,015 (23.6%) of aid recipients 104 (2.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,980
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 68% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $27,173 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Available Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Art Teacher Education Art/Art Studies, General Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Computer and Information Sciences, General Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Economics, General Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Fire Science/Fire-fighting Geology/Earth Science, General Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other History, General Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Mathematics, General Music Teacher Education Music, General Nursing Science Philosophy Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric Urban Studies/Affairs Women's Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services None Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 256 Part-Time Faculty 567 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 6% of classes 10-19 students: 37% of classes 20-29 students: 52% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 482,302 Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Students not required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Accounting Allied Health--General Art Education Art/Fine Arts Business Administration and Management--General Community Health Counselor Education Criminal Justice and Criminology Early Childhood Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology Elementary Education English as a Second Language Health Education Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Marketing Mathematics Education Multilingual and Multicultural Education Music Music Education Organizational Management Secondary Education Special Education Urban Education Urban Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Science, Doctor of Education Doctoral Programs of Study Education--General Educational Media/Instructional Technology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Jersey City Population 257,342 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather New York City Urban environment 51 acres Temperature 23.4 average low in January, 82.3 average high in September Rain 122 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 10 mile(s) from campus in Newark 5 mile(s) from campus in Jersey City 5 mile(s) from campus in Jersey City HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed housing Students in College Housing 9% of all students Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 91% Off-Campus Housing Assistance SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences NCAA Division III Mascot Gothic Knights School Colors Green and gold Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Basketball x x Bowling x Cross-Country Running x Golf x Soccer x x Softball x Track And Field x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross-country running, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities Sororities Fraternities ROTC Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 6,509 Women 3,855 (59.2%) Men 2,654 (40.8%) Full-Time Undergraduates 5,211 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 28 All Graduate Students 1,775 Yes 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 8.0% Asian 22.9% Black/African-American 40.5% Hispanic/Latino 2.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.6% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 21.0% White 4.4% Unknown 1.0% from 16 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 77.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years 31.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018