New Jersey City University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
NJCU’s 98% acceptance rate means admission is likely for students who meet the basics, so your main job is choosing an academic path you can sustain. With a 65% freshman retention rate and 34% six-year graduation rate, use your transcript, study habits, and any strong optional scores to confirm you can handle college-level work.
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New Jersey City University facts and stats
New Jersey City University is an urban public university with 3,871 undergraduate students. NJCU has a 65% freshman retention rate and a 34% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.
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How does your GPA compare at NJCU?
Key New Jersey City University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
May 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional NJCU, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year plus the fall of senior year for retakes and possible superscoring. NJCU’s Regular Decision deadline is May 1, so the last fall retake should still arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
NJCU’s in-state tuition is $14,268, and out-of-state tuition is also $14,268. About 78% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $8,965. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
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For students paying the out-of-state rate, NJCU lists tuition at $14,268, with room and board adding $14,277. Financial aid is common: 78% of students receive aid, and the average aid package is $12,248. Merit awards average $8,965, which can further reduce the billed cost for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $25,463.
⬡ LangSmith41313799-b26a-45ab-870f-53ce886d846cStudent life at New Jersey City University
5% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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