School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree. Cuny John Jay College Criminal Justice is a public school.

Contacting the School

899 Tenth Ave
New York, NY 10019
Main Phone: (212) 237-8000
Web Site: www.jjay.cuny.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 14,841 (full-time equivalent) students. 99% of students attend full-time, while 1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,213 male students and 1,570 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 43.6% of the student body, while females made up 56.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3467)%, Hispanic (1027)%, Asian (5544)%, and Native American (36)%.

Cuny John Jay College Criminal Justice is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights. The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 420. One quarter of students scored at least 510.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 430 or higher. One fourth of students scored 520 or higher.

Degree Programs

Computer

• Other Computer Science

• Criminology
• Government And Political Science
• Specialized History And Social Science

• Specialized Physical Science

• Criminal Justice

• Other Psychology

• Community Service
• Other Public Public Service
• Public Administration

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Cuny John Jay College Criminal Justice belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• City University of New York Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.