- Acceptance rate: 98% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $12,157 a year (2022–23)
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New Jersey City University reported an acceptance rate of 98% for fall 2024.
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New Jersey City University GPA requirements
New Jersey City University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and New Jersey City University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
New Jersey City University acceptance rate
New Jersey City University admitted 5,587 of 5,679 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 98%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
New Jersey City University is a public 4-year university in Jersey City, New Jersey, with 3,871 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What New Jersey City University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
New Jersey City University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
New Jersey City University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $12,157 a year at New Jersey City University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into New Jersey City University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. New Jersey City University admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is the acceptance rate at New Jersey City University?
New Jersey City University's acceptance rate was 98% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,587 of 5,679 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into New Jersey City University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. New Jersey City University admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does New Jersey City University look for?
New Jersey City University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into New Jersey City University?
A lot: New Jersey City University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is New Jersey City University test optional?
Check New Jersey City University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. New Jersey City University was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Does it matter at New Jersey City University if a parent went there?
No. New Jersey City University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does New Jersey City University ask for a personal statement?
Yes. New Jersey City University requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at New Jersey City University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $12,157 a year at New Jersey City University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does New Jersey City University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. New Jersey City University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Sources
- College Navigator: New Jersey City UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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