New Jersey City University
New Jersey City University is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in New Jersey. The campus is located in an urban area, in Jersey City.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,283 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 991 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 763 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 77%). Every year 33% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.New Jersey City University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $8,350, and fees were $3,411. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $17,640 and $3,411 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students8,283 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate77% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 15 | 64 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 9 miles radius of New Jersey City University
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Merit Technical Institute
4 miles away |
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Rutgers University-Newark
5 miles away |
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CUNY New York City College of Technology
5 miles away |
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CUNY Graduate School and University Center
6 miles away |
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CUNY Medgar Evers College
7 miles away |
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CUNY Hunter College
8 miles away |
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Kean University
8 miles away |
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College of Staten Island CUNY
8 miles away |
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SUNY Downstate Medical Center
8 miles away |
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Center for Advanced Training and Studies
9 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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California State University-Dominguez Hills
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Kean University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Rutgers University-Newark
offers 9 nursing programs |
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William Paterson University of New Jersey
offers 6 nursing programs |
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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
offers 6 nursing programs |
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Northeastern Illinois University
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1959 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1979 - Current |
Admission
92%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 870 to 1080 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $55 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $278/credit | |
| In State Students | $278/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $588/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $583/credit | |
| In State Students | $583/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,027/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $12,510 | $12,510 | $26,460 |
| ADN | 70 | $19,460 | $19,460 | $41,160 |
| BSN | 125 | $34,750 | $34,750 | $73,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $29,150 | $29,150 | $51,350 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of New Jersey City University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 76% | $4,909 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $513 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 67% | $5,787 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 40% | $5,220 |
| Federal Student Loans | 39% | $5,644 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $10,464 |
$12,267
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,106 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,719 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,286 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$20,550 |
| Over $110,000$21,036 |
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Student Population
6,508
Undergrads
1,775
Graduates
5,125
Women
3,158
Men
67%
Full-time
33%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
36% |
|
White |
25% |
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Black/African American |
21% |
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Asian |
8% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Jersey state board of nursing.
