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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, New York Β· City: LargeOfficial Website β†—

#3416
Nationally
#242
In New York
57%
Acceptance Rate
Nat'l avg 70%
$6,930
In-State Tuition
per year
55%
6-Year Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 63%
11,678
Undergrad Enrollment
10,000–19,999
Overall Score & Rankings
45/100
Average
#3416 nationally
#242 in New York
πŸŽ“Graduation Outcomes55
πŸ’°Affordability50
🎯Selectivity32
πŸ“šAcademic Environment15
πŸ”¬Program Breadth77

Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology β†’

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public four-year university located in New York, New York. With 11,678 undergraduate students enrolled and an acceptance rate of 57%, the institution is considered moderately selective. In-state tuition is $6,930 per year ($14,880 out-of-state), below average for public institutions. The six-year graduation rate is 55%, which is average compared to the national average of 63%.

Admissions
Acceptance Rate57%↑ Above avg
National avg: 70%
17,921
Applied
10,255
Admitted
2,033
Enrolled
SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)
SAT Reading520 – 640
Middle 50% of admitted students (max 800)
SAT Math480 – 610
Middle 50% of admitted students (max 800)
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition$6,930/yr
In-State Fees$540/yr
Out-of-State Tuition$14,880/yr
Room & Board$1,500/yr
Total CoA (In-State)$8,970/yr
Total CoA (Out-of-State)$16,920/yr
In-State Tuition vs National Avg$6,930↑ Above avg
National avg: $10,662
Graduation Outcomes
6-Year Graduation Rate55%↓ Below avg
National avg: 63%

The six-year graduation rate measures students who earn their degree within 150% of normal time (6 years for a 4-year program). It is the federal standard for comparing outcomes across institutions.

Student Body
11,678
Total Undergrads
63% F / 37% M
Gender Split
Student Diversity
White 15%
Hispanic 50%
Black 16%
Asian 13%
Two or more 2%
International 3%
Native / Other 0%
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • βœ“Tuition ($6,930/yr) is well below the national average for public colleges
  • βœ“Reasonable room and board costs at $1,500/yr
  • βœ“Publicly funded institution β€” tuition subsidized by state taxes for in-state residents
Consider
  • Β·Data on some metrics is not yet available β€” contact the admissions office for details
Who Is This College Best For?

This college is a strong fit for in-state students who want a quality education at a subsidized cost.

Institution Profile
Type4-year
ControlPublic
LocationNew York, New York
SettingCity: Large
Size10,000–19,999
State Ranking
#242
in New York out of 7+ colleges
#3416
nationally
Data Source

All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Data notice: All figures are sourced from IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Tuition, acceptance rates, and enrollment figures change annually. Always verify current information directly with the institution. Net price figures are averages and individual aid packages will vary. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by SchoolRankings.org and are not affiliated with U.S. News, Forbes, or any government agency.