New Jersey City University

Jersey City, New Jersey

New Jersey City University is a public college in Jersey City, New Jersey and has been named to the Abound: Finish College Best Colleges for Adults award list for 2024. The part-time student body is 1,150 students, which represents 15% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $19,252 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $446. The school offers credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.njcu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
749 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:4,146
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,282
  • Pell Grant students:2,766
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:661
  • Part-time students
    15%
  • Students over 25 years old
    24%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$446
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$19,252
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:86%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:18%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
71 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:No
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
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