New Jersey City University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,785

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$12,157

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

89.2%

5,757 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,833

66.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.7%

368 Graduates

About

New Jersey City University is a higher education institution located in Hudson County, NJ. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at New Jersey City University were General Psychology (141 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (77 degrees), and Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (72 degrees).

In 2023, 1,426 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New Jersey City University. 64.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (514 degrees), 1.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (400 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New Jersey City University is $13,785, which is $−10,790 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at New Jersey City University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,843 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at New Jersey City University is $13,785, which is $10,790 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,157.

In 2023, 81% of undergraduate students attending New Jersey City University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,785

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at New Jersey City University was $13,785. The cost of tuition at New Jersey City University is $−10,790 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$12,157

2023 Value

36.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 New Jersey City University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,157. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of New Jersey City University grew by 36.9%.

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

$14,708

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New Jersey City University was of $14,708 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.99% between 2022 and 2023.

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

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at New Jersey City University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, 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.

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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at New Jersey City University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1843 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 5,757 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.65% annual growth. Out of those 5,757 applicants, 5,134 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.2% acceptance rate.

There were 5,833 students enrolled at New Jersey City University in 2023.

New Jersey City University has an overall enrollment yield of 11.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,134

Accepted Out of 5,757

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of New Jersey City University was 89.2% (5,134 admissions from 5,757 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 90.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 9.65%, while admissions declined by 10.6%.

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

0% of enrolled first-time students at New Jersey City University in 2022 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 5,833 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at New Jersey City University is 3,862 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,971. This means that 66.2% 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 42.1% Hispanic or Latino, 24% White, 18.9% Black or African American, 7.85% Asian, 2.21% Two or More Races, 0.326% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.257% 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 (19.1%) and Black or African American Female (12.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (22.1%), followed by White Female (15.1%) and Black or African American Female (13.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New Jersey City University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,833 students. The full-time enrollment at New Jersey City University is 3,862 and the part-time enrollment is 1,971. This means that 66.2% of students enrolled at New Jersey City University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

67%

2023 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 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,453 enrolled students
White
1,400 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,102 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New Jersey City University is 42.1% Hispanic or Latino, 24% White, 18.9% Black or African American, 7.85% Asian, 2.21% Two or More Races, 0.326% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.257% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 135 students (2.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 410 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 (514 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (400 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at New Jersey City University is General Psychology (141 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (77 degrees) and Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (72 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (162 degrees awarded), History (28 degrees), and Psychology (160 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 (1,684,581 people), Secondary school teachers (589,845 people), Education administrators (341,471 people), Other managers (331,490 people), and Postsecondary teachers (238,316 people).

The most specialized majors at New Jersey City University in 2023 are Protective Services (162 degrees awarded), History (28 degrees), Psychology (160 degrees), Education (237 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (104 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at New Jersey City University are Protective Services (162 degrees awarded), History (28 degrees), Psychology (160 degrees), Education (237 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (104 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,311,104 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (562,200 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (458,197 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (338,035 people), and Legal services (236,875 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 (2023)

General Psychology
141 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
77 degrees awarded
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
72 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at New Jersey City University was General Psychology with 141 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

508

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

918

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 508 degrees were awarded to men at New Jersey City University, which is 0.553 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (918).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 52 degrees were awarded to men at New Jersey City University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 3.71 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 113 degrees were awarded to men at New Jersey City University in General Psychology, which is 4.04 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 17% 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 42% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at New Jersey City University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.08% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
514 degrees awarded
White
400 degrees awarded
Black or African American
246 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New Jersey City University is hispanic or latino (514 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (400 degrees).

4.42% of degree recipients (63 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
325 degrees awarded
White Female
249 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
189 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New Jersey City University is hispanic or latino female (325 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (249 degrees).

Operations

New Jersey City University has an endowment valued at nearly $16.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 315k (1.91%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, New Jersey City University had a total salary expenditure of 148M. New Jersey City University employs 65 Associate professors, 61 Professors and 27 Assistant professors. Most academics at New Jersey City University are Male Associate professor (37), Female Professor (31), and Male Professor (30).

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 183 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 101 employees, and Service with 78 employees.

Endowment

$16.5M

2023 Endowment

7.73%

growth from 2022

New Jersey City University has an endowment valued at about $16.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of New Jersey City University grew 7.73% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33.2M 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

$70.7M

2023 Salaries

13.6%

decline from 2022

In 2023, New Jersey City University paid a median of $70.7M in salaries, which represents 47.6% of their overall expenditure ($148M) and a 13.6% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.22% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 9.04% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.1M

Instructional Salaries

156

Number of Employees

In 2023, New Jersey City University paid a total of $19.1M to 156 employees working as instructors, which represents 27% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

65 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

183 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at New Jersey City University were Associate professor with 65 employees, Professor with 61 employees, and Assistant professor with 27 employees.

In 2023, 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 183 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 101 employees, and Service with 78 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New Jersey City University was Male Associate professor with 37 employees, Female Professor with 31 employees, and Male Professor with 30 employees.

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

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