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New Jersey City University

#681 in US ranking Jersey City, NJ
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$23,555
Tuition & fees
$15,254
Avg. aid
$11,892
Receiving aid
85%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
98%
Avg. SAT
1015

Outcomes

Graduation rate
34%
Median salary
$48,110
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at New Jersey City University?

NJCU's academic calendar and student-activities programming provide recurring occasions for students to gather, including orientation, commencement, performances and Gothic Knights athletic events. These serve different purposes: orientation introduces campus systems, while commencement recognizes degree completion.

Theater and choral activity also create opportunities for students to participate in or attend performances. Cultural and academic programs may be scheduled through student groups and university offices during the year. Because event names, locations and schedules can change, students should use the current campus calendar to identify what is actually planned for their term rather than rely on an assumed annual festival or tradition.

What are the student housing and dining options at New Jersey City University?

NJCU offers college-operated, coed undergraduate housing, but most students live elsewhere and commute. Housing availability should not be treated as a guarantee of a room; applicants considering residence should review current eligibility, application steps, deadlines and contract terms before committing.

Reported housing includes internet access. Students comparing residential and commuter options should also ask what a housing agreement covers, when they can move in and whether housing remains available during breaks. Meal arrangements deserve a separate check: a listed board charge does not explain which meal-plan options, dining locations or service hours will fit a particular student's schedule. Students seeking off-campus accommodation should budget for rent, utilities and travel as well as food, rather than compare rent alone with an on-campus room charge.

New Jersey City University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

New Jersey City University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Undergraduates living on campus
5%
Campus size
51 acres

New Jersey City University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

New Jersey City University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Congressman Frank J. Guarini Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

New Jersey City University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

New Jersey City University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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