NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY

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New Jersey City University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Jersey City, NJ). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

2039 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Main Phone: (201) 200-2000
Web Site: www.njcu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 6,062 (full-time equivalent) students. 87.1% of students attend full-time, while 12.9% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 313 male students and 361 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 46.4% of the student body, while females made up 53.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (17)%, Hispanic (27)%, and Asian (8)%.

New Jersey City University 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

In the class starting in 2002, 52.5% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 390. One quarter of students scored at least 490.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 380 or higher. One fourth of students scored 500 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

New Jersey City University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

New Jersey City University is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

New Jersey City University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

New Jersey Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

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

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 14,354
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 7,596
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 18,307

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
Recommendations are recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

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