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Jersey City Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Jersey City

There are at least 10 colleges in Jersey City, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 19,032 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 14,141 full-time students, and a reported 1,060 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Jersey City; see particularly Newark colleges.

The largest schools here include New Jersey City University, Hudson County Community College and Saint Peters College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of New Jersey Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Jersey City.

Jersey City QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Anthem Institute
Jersey City, New Jersey

Offers career training in healthcare and technology. Located at six campuses in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

  • Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma
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Natural Motion Institute
Jersey City, New Jersey

Offers cosmetology career training. Located in Jersey City, New Jersey

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma
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University of Phoenix
Jersey City, New Jersey

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master
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Jersey City Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Hudson County Community College
70 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, criminal justice and police, accounting technology, chef training, business management, biological and physical sciences, electronics tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,019 students, 5,152 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Micro Tech Training Center
3000 Kennedy Blvd 3rd Floor
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

  • Programs: medical assistant, massage therapy, sonography and ultrasound tech, criminal justice and administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 334 students, 271 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

PC Tech Learning Center
895 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

  • Programs: medical assistant, administrative assistant, medical coding, computer networking, medical secretary.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 107 students, 97 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

New Jersey City University
2039 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, New Jersey 07305

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, special ed, urban education, psychology, corrections and criminal justice, sociology, English, kindergarten/preschool teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 8,437 students, 6,024 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 260 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-460. Math: 440-510. Writing: 390-450.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

PC Age
2815 Kennedy Blvd 3rd Floor
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

  • Programs: medical assistant, computer networking.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 38 students, 15 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Saint Peters College
2641 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306-5997

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: educational administration, business management, criminal justice and safety, finance, accounting, elementary school teaching, marketing, international business.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,081 students, 2,566 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 800 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-510. Math: 420-530. Writing: 420-510.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

The Institute for Health Education
600 Pavonia Avenue 1st floor
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

  • Programs: phlebotomy, dental assistant, electrocardiograph tech, medical coding, medical assistant, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 16 students, 16 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Belleville Colleges135,928157 
Bloomfield Colleges247,6832,056406
Elizabeth Colleges1120,568512 
Hoboken Colleges138,5775,2411,358
Newark Colleges7273,54635,8403,169
West New York Colleges145,768111 

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