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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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  • NEW YORK, NY
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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

#1 in Top Public Universities in New York
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      A+
    5. Athletics
      C
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      A+
    9. Dorms
      unavailable
    10. Campus Food
      unavailable
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      A minus
    John Jay is a highly rated public college located in Manhattan, New York in the New York City Area. It is a big institution with an enrollment of 11,270 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the John Jay acceptance rate is 37%. Popular majors include Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration, Psychology, and Police and Criminal Science. Graduating 51% of students, John Jay alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,700.
    jjay.cuny.edu
    524 W 59TH ST
    NEW YORK, NY 10019
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    About John Jay...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    City University of New York Athletic Conference
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    CUNY John Jay Criminal Justice Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    37%
    Application Deadline
    February 1
    SAT Range
    1020-1160
    ACT Range
    21-25
    Application Fee
    $65
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $4,221 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,388 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    19:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      1,243 Graduates
    • Psychology
      530 Graduates
    • Police and Criminal Science
      246 Graduates
    • Criminology
      219 Graduates
    • Computer and Information Systems Security
      184 Graduates
    • Legal Studies
      148 Graduates
    • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
      120 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      102 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Corrections
      86 Graduates
    • Public Administration
      66 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      1%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      99%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    11,270 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,392
    Undergrads Over 25
    21%
    Pell Grant
    68%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $44,900 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    51%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
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