School Overview
The John Jay College of Criminal Justice is four-year, public, co-educational, liberal arts college within the City University of New York system of higher education institutions. Currently, the only liberal arts college in the United States that focuses on criminal justice, specifically forensic psychology and forensic science.
The college is fully accredited by the Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools.
With just over 16,000 students and 860 faculty, the college is one of CUNY’s largest member institutions and one of the largest four-year colleges in Manhattan. Programs offered at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice can be completed on-campus, online or a combination both–although more and more students are taking advantage of the college’s online degree programs.
General Information
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Admission Office 445 West 59th Street New York, NY 10019 (212) 237-8865 Fax: (212) 237-8777 [email protected] Contact: Sandra Palleja Dean of Admissions and Registration |
Main Address 899 Tenth Avenue New York, NY 10019 (212) 237-8000 www.jjay.cuny.edu/ |
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Size Total undergrads: 12,943 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,442 Degree-seeking undergrads: 12,615 Graduate enrollment: 1,901 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $65 Online application fee: $65 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 62% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 72% |
College Majors
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Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Physical Sciences Physical Sciences – General B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Community Organization/Advocacy B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration B Social Sciences Criminology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (212) 237-8000 |
| Website: | www.jjay.cuny.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.cuny.edu/admissions/apply.html |
| Address: | 524 W 59th St, New York, NY 10019 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 15,880 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 47% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 10,272 (65% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $7,470 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $15,420 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 85% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,462 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 10 | 4 | 8 | 6 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences | 6 | 2 | |||
| Grand total | 16 | 5 | 32 | 12 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $7,470 |
| Out-of-state | $15,420 |
| Books and supplies | $1,364 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,532 |
| Out-of-state | $20,962 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,574 | 85% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,513 | 82% | $9,462 |
| Student loan aid | 123 | 7% | $8,845 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 9,292 | 70% | $8,267 |
| Federal student loans | 1,481 | 11% | $5,854 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 20,568 | 9,231 | 11,337 | Percent admitted | 100% | 38% | 43% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 10% | 9% | 11% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 15,880 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 13,746 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,134 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
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