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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, NY · Public · Large city · Website

Admission rate
57%
Accessible
Average net price
$1,110
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings
$65,870
10 years after enrolling

Summary

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public college in New York, NY with 11,590 undergraduates. It admits 57% of applicants, and admitted students average 1080 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $1,110 per year. 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $65,870 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
57%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
17,921
Fall 2023
Admitted
10,255
Fall 2023
Yield
20%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing480–620
200800
SAT Math450–600
200800

What CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementNot considered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesRequired
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$12,497
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$7,470
Out-of-state tuition
$15,420

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k—
  • $30–48k$264
  • $48–75k$3,535
  • $75–110k$7,336
  • $110k+$11,308

Get a personal estimate with CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
54%
Freshman retention
82%
Median earnings
$65,870
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$10,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
11,590
Student–faculty ratio
16:1
Receive Pell grants
64%
  • White13%
  • Hispanic52%
  • Black17%
  • Asian12%

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice FAQ

What is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's acceptance rate?+

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice admits 57% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 450–600 on SAT Math; the average total is 1080.

Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?+

In Fall 2023, 17,921 students applied to CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice and 10,255 were admitted; 2,033 enrolled.

Does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice consider legacy status?+

No. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice require an essay?+

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $12,497 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $1,110.

What is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's graduation rate?+

54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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