John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, NY

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, NY

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Tuition & Fees

$7,470

$15,420

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

37%

male

63%

female

16

students

1

faculty

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Selective

50%

acceptance rate

Accepted 9,527
Declined 9,280
Total Received 18,807
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Public

12,061

undergraduate students

1,860

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1964, John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public liberal arts college that is known for its strong programs in criminal justice and law enforcement. It is located on a campus in the Lincoln Center area of Manhattan, New York City.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 13,921
Established in 1964
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

Half-acre campus in Manhattan (New York City population: 8,622,698); branch campuses in Fort Totten and Westpoint. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
524 West 59th Street
New York, NY
10019

Campus Life

no
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $65
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 1
Application deadline (final deadline) May 31
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

50%

acceptance rate

Accepted 9,527
Declined 9,280
Total Received 18,807

Admissions Factors

Required

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,275

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,470
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $8,970
Average Financial Aid - $7,275
Total with Avg. Aid $1,695

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 212 237-8156
financialaid@jjay.cuny.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, riflery.

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology, General yes
Cell Biology and Anatomy yes
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology yes
Community Organization and Advocacy yes
Computational Science yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Corrections yes
Corrections Administration yes
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other yes yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes yes
Criminal Justice/Police Science yes yes
Criminology yes
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management yes
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism yes
Economics, General yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation yes
Fire Science/Fire-fighting yes
Fire Services Administration yes
Forensic Psychology yes yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Philosophy yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Public Administration yes yes
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other yes
Securities Services Administration/Management yes yes yes
Social Sciences, Other yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Toxicology yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Criminal Justice
  2. Social Sciences
  3. Forensic Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law

13,921

total students

92%

in-state

8%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

87%

12,061
students

Female
63%
7,645

Male
37%
4,416

13%

1,860
students

Female
64%
1,185

Male
36%
675

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

80%

9,661
students

Female
64%
6,153

Male
36%
3,508

20%

2,400
students

Female
62%
1,492

Male
38%
908

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
16%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
49%
Hispanic/Latino
14%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 91
Countries most often represented Colombia
Dominican Republic
Jamaica
Mexico
Poland
Trinidad And Tobago
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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