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New Jersey City University is a public university. It was established in 1929 as the New Jersey State Normal School. After going through a couple of name changes, the school officially became a university in the year 1998. The university enrolls over 6,000 undergraduates and more than 2,000 postgraduates every year.
At NJCU, students can choose from a large number of degree and certificate programs. These include liberal arts, business, and health education, among others. There are also provisions for online learning and adult education programs. The classes are taken in 3 colleges:
The university’s athletics teams are nicknamed Gothic Knights, and the team colors are green and gold. Men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, soccer, indoor and outdoor track, and volleyball. Women’s teams offered include basketball, bowling, cross-country, soccer, softball, indoor and outdoor track, and volleyball.
New Jersey City University is found in Jersey City, NJ. Jersey City is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at New Jersey City University.
The school is known for its programs in art studies, education and teaching, and security and law enforcement.
Admission to New Jersey City University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 48% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 510.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at New Jersey City University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 8,437 in 2007 at the school. New Jersey City University has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. New Jersey City University values student athletics, and belongs to the Eastern College Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
New Jersey City University
2039 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
General Phone: (201) 200-2000
http://www.njcu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 479 | special ed, urban education, kindergarten/preschool teaching, school counseling, instructional media design, math teaching, teacher ed, reading teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 283 | business management, accounting, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 219 | sociology, English, history, Spanish language, political science, economics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 119 | psychology, school psychology, educational psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 118 | corrections and criminal justice, security and protective services, criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 48 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 42 | health service and sciences |
| Art Studies | 37 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 36 | computer and info science |
| Media | 28 | communication studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 25 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Music | 16 | music performance, music |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for New Jersey City University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 970 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 479 | 18 |
| Post-master's certificate | 13 | 1 |
In 2007, New Jersey City University had a total enrollment of 8,437 students (6,024 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 76% |
| Part-Time | 24% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
New Jersey City University offers campus housing for 260 of its 6,024 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Jersey City, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,901 | 1,390 | 48% | 681 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 510 |
| SAT Writing | 390 | 450 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,155 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,759 |
| Room and board | $ 8,558 |
| Room charge | $ 5,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,951 |
| Books and supplies | $ 3,672 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,790 |
Financial Aid:
New Jersey City University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 261300)
New Jersey City University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 107 | 89 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 25 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 45 | $104,585 | 35 | $103,858 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 48 | $83,276 | 41 | $80,707 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $69,369 | 43 | $66,590 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 129 | $86,674 | 119 | $82,415 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Track | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Urban Education and Leadership
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New Jersey City University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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