CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Acceptance Rate
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public research university in New York, New York, with about 11,590 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 57.11% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,195 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,470
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,203 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 57.11% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 11,590 83.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 55.83%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 48.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 19.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 35.6%
- Average SAT Score: 1080
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 14,390
- Applicants (IPEDS): 17,921
- Room & Board: $22,260 annual estimate
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice: what the data shows
Common questions about CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is located in New York, NY (ZIP 10019).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice public or private?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a Public institution.
How much does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice cost?
Published tuition: $7,470 in-state, $15,420 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,203.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,073 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,506 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,760 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,427 |
| $110,001+ | $13,292 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $29,880.
How hard is it to get into CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
Admission rate: 57.11%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1080.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
Total enrollment: 11,590 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 14,390 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,821 students.
About 83% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
150%-time completion rate: 55.83%.
First-year retention: 81.6%.
What do graduates of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice earn?
Median earnings: $50,293 six years after entry; $56,195 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
59.79% of students receive Pell grants.
What is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (1,432 completions)
- Forensic Psychology (624 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (193 completions)
- Criminology (167 completions)
- Public Administration (145 completions)
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other (112 completions)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (111 completions)
- 00.0220 (104 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (100 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (87 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 57.11%; completion rate 55.83%; median earnings $56,195 at 10 years; net price $3,203. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,470
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice was $7,470.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,203
2024 Value
In 2024 CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,203.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,812 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,203 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$29,880 4-Year In-State Tuition
$61,680 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,260 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,230 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$124,920 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Financial Aid by Income Level
59.79% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,059 | $12,569 | $5,141 |
| 2014 | $6,359 | $13,169 | $5,672 |
| 2015 | $6,810 | $13,920 | $5,294 |
| 2016 | $6,810 | $13,920 | $4,420 |
| 2017 | $7,070 | $14,460 | $3,843 |
| 2018 | $7,270 | $14,940 | $3,737 |
| 2019 | $7,470 | $15,420 | $2,532 |
| 2020 | $7,470 | $15,420 | $2,699 |
| 2021 | $7,470 | $15,420 | $2,254 |
| 2022 | $7,470 | $15,420 | $3,780 |
| 2023 | $7,470 | $15,420 | $3,046 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
57.11% Acceptance Rate
17,921 Total Applicants
10,255 Students Admitted
2,033 First-Time Students Enrolled
19.82% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1080
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reported total enrollment of about 11,590 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (51.5%), Black or African American (16.8%), and White (13.1%). About 59.79% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2024 is 11,590 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 14,390 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,821 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
81.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
41.09% 100% Completion Time
55.83% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.09% of students graduating from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 45% male / 55% female
- Forensic Psychology: 18% male / 82% female
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 78% male / 22% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$56,195 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
19.57% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
4286.12% Return on Investment
2.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 40 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 1,432 completions
2. Forensic Psychology: 624 completions
3. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 193 completions
4. Criminology: 167 completions
5. Public Administration: 145 completions
6. Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other: 112 completions
7. Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 111 completions
8. 00.0220: 104 completions
9. Political Science and Government, General: 100 completions
Most popular programs at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 35.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,169
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,012
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public institution located in New York, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Forensic Psychology, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. Enrollment is approximately 11,590 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (51.5%), Black or African American (16.8%), White (13.1%). The admission rate is 57.11%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1080. The 150%-time completion rate is 55.83%. Approximately 59.79% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
New York, NY 10019
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice located?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is located in New York, NY.
What is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is 57.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 17,921 applicants and 10,255 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice cost?
Reported tuition is $7,470 and average net price is $3,203 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,260 annually.
What is the student body demographics at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reports undergraduate enrollment of about 14,390 students, Hispanic or Latino (51.5%), Black or African American (16.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
About 48.5% of students at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reports midpoint SAT about 1080.
What do graduates of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice earn?
Median earnings are $50,293 six years after entry and $56,195 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
The 150%-time completion rate is 55.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice public or private?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public institution located in New York, NY.
Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice an HBCU?
No. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice a tribal college?
No. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.