CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY 10019
About CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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 findings
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice charges 36% above the national public median tuition ($7,470).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Average net price runs below the New York median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 55.83%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $56,195.
Research findings
Finding
Average net price at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is about 57% below published tuition.
Published tuition is $7,470; average net price is $3,203 in the latest Scorecard extract.
Interpretation: Institutional aid and grants compress sticker price into a substantially lower typical undergraduate cost signal.
Limitation: Average net price masks variation by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the campus average.
Finding
Modeled return on investment at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 4286% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | $7,470 | $3,203 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| New York (state median) | $13,810 | $9,373 | 272 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 57% below published tuition at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Key findings
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's average net price ($3,203) is 57% below published tuition ($7,470).
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice charges 36% above the national public median tuition ($7,470).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Average net price runs below the New York median net price.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $7,470
Finding CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice charges 36% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $7,470. That is 36% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the New York median ($13,810), sticker tuition is about 0.5×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 37% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is $3,203.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $3,203 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $6,170 below the New York median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $16,850 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 57% lower after grants and scholarships.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Completion, earnings, and net price together describe a campus where sticker price overstates typical undergraduate cost while outcomes remain at the high end of Scorecard distributions.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$7,470
Out-of-state tuition
$15,420
Avg. net price
$3,203
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is known for
Top program completions
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1,432
- Forensic Psychology624
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance193
- Criminology167
- Public Administration145
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 20% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1080
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a good school for those looking for strong completion and solid mid-career earnings—especially where average net price sits well below published tuition (about 57% lower in this extract).
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Campus
Location
New York, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 10019
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 0.2× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Size
Enrollment
11,590
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 14,390
- Graduate
- 1,821
- Full-time share
- 83%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$11,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 59.79%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1080 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice graduates earn a median of $56,195 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $56,195. Median federal loan debt: $11,000. Average net price used in cost models: $3,203.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice graduates report median earnings of $56,195 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (40 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$5.1M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- New York median 0.13× the median ($38.1M)
- Mid East median 0.12× the median ($42.6M)
- U.S. median 0.19× the median ($26.4M)
- New York median 0.03× the median ($15,424)
- Mid East median 0.03× the median ($16,427)
- U.S. median 0.04× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 35.6%
- New York median 18.1 pp below median (53.8%)
- Mid East median 21.3 pp below median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 22.3 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $12,169
- New York median 1.5× the median ($8,068)
- Mid East median 1.5× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 1.6× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,012
- New York median 1.3× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 1.5× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.9× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice at a glance
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public institution in New York, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationForensic PsychologyComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino51.5%Black or African American16.8%White or Caucasian13.1%
Schools near CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Other campuses in New York, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
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.
What is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's tuition?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $7,470 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $3,203 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
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.
Why is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's net price so much lower than tuition?
At CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, published tuition is $7,470 while average net price is $3,203—about 57% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($3,203), completion (55.8% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($56,195). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
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.
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
- Related geography & profiles
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.