by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 5,844 undergraduates in 2020, NJCU is a public university located in Jersey City, New Jersey. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, NJCU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by NJCU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our NJCU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at NJCU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit NJCU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", NJCU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit NJCU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our NJCU for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, NJCU does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
NJCU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 5,844 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,921 (84.2%). Part-time attendance was 923 (15.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 4,921 | 923 | 5,844 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, NJCU is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank NJCU #1024 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at NJCU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the NJCU Diversity Guide.
NJCU has a total of 175 student athletes, 96 men and 79 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,092,233 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,092,233 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to New Jersey City University Athletics