New Jersey City University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. graduation rate is below 40%. 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
New Jersey City University is a public institution located in Jersey City, New Jersey with approximately 4,076 undergraduate students enrolled. New Jersey City University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The average net price after financial aid is $11,732 per year. The graduation rate is 39%, and the typical graduate earns $46,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
New Jersey City University (NJCU) is a public university in Jersey City, New Jersey. Originally chartered in 1927, NJCU consists of the School of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, and College of Professional Studies and is part of New Jersey's public system of higher education. In 2022, it announced that it was severely reducing its academic offerings due to a budgetary crisis. In 2024, the school was considered financially stable though still underfunded. In early 2025, Kean University submitted a proposal to execute a merger with NJCU. On Wednesday, March 5, the NJCU Board of Trustees voted to authorize the NJCU president to pursue a letter of intent (LOI). After the planned completion of the merger on July 1, 2026, the Jersey City campus would be renamed Kean Jersey City.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low net price of $11,732/year and manageable debt of $14,250 make this one of the more affordable options in the region, which matters — but a 39% graduation rate is a serious concern that suggests many students struggle to finish. This school may work well for a motivated, self-directed student who lives locally, has strong support systems, and is committed to completing their degree, but it's worth asking hard questions about what resources are in place to help you cross the finish line.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,076 undergraduates).
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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