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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

#9 in Top Public Universities in New York
  • 4 Year
  • New York, NY
  • 1,078 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      C+
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      A+
    9. Dorms
      NG
    10. Campus Food
      NG
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      A-
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    John Jay is an above-average public college located in Manhattan, New York in the New York City Area. It is a big institution with an enrollment of 10,276 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the John Jay acceptance rate is 39%. Popular majors include Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration, Psychology, and Criminology. Graduating 47% of students, John Jay alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,700.
    About CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    City University of New York Athletic Conference
    Address
    524 W 59th St
    New York, NY 10019
    Branch of
    CUNY System
    Website
    jjay.cuny.edu

    CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    39%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    980-1130
    ACT Range
    —
    Application Fee
    $65
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $4,891/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,007/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    79%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    93%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.85 responses
    70%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.94 responses
    59%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.95 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      1,283 Graduates
    • Psychology
      516 Graduates
    • Criminology
      249 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Corrections
      138 Graduates
    • Legal Studies
      109 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      99 Graduates
    • Public Administration
      78 Graduates
    • Economics
      75 Graduates
    • Forensic Science and Technology
      69 Graduates
    • English
      67 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    10,276Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,640
    Undergrads Over 25
    16%
    Pell Grant
    57%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 60 responses
    Report
    • Fast paced you get to see a lot of students
      37%
    • Ambitious
      27%
    • Focused
      20%
    • Always doing work
      7%
    • Every student istrive to achieve excellence
      5%
    • Students always hanging out and playing pool.
      5%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    33%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.95 responses
    Poll
    62%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.108 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 68 responses
    Report
    • City life
      32%
    • ALL OF THE ABOVE
      24%
    • Resourceful
      21%
    • Diverse
      16%
    • Big
      6%
    • Needs A Lot Of Changes
      1%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $44,900/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    47%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
    78%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.63 responses
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    CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Reviews

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    I can definitely say that John Jay College is a community that refuses to make you feel alone. The staff and students are welcoming to everyone and it is their combined efforts that push all students to succeed. There are many resources that are available at our fingertips. All in all, I feel that it is practically impossible to not have a great college experience here!
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    I love how the professors actually care about their students. Although you're in a class of about 35-40 students, if you make an effort to talk to your professor and reach out, you will stand out amongst the rest. If not, you will just be another name on the roster. These professors are either active in the subject they are teaching or are retired so they know what they are talking about. So make sure you build a relationship with them - they may be able to write an amazing recommendation or get you a job after you graduate! Additionally, the main buildings are two blocks from Central Park and Columbus Circle so it's located in a desirable place in uptown NYC with lots to do and eat.
    I’m currently a freshman enrolled at John Jay College, and what I can tell you from my experience there so far is that it is very exquisite and fun! The amount of diversity that school attains as well as the professionalism and education the professors have is astonishing! The campus is very small, and easy to get to point A to point B. Located in the heart of Manhattan, in your free time you can head on to Central Park, shop at the Time Warner Center, or even enjoy walking on the Jay Walk. I can’t wait to spend my 4 years here!