Garden State Science and Technology Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Jersey City, New Jersey, enrolling about 917 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 33.05% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (65.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $25,536 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 917 58.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.05%
  • First-Generation Students: 71.5%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,627

Garden State Science and Technology Institute: what the data shows

Common questions about Garden State Science and Technology Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Garden State Science and Technology Institute?

Garden State Science and Technology Institute is located in Jersey City, NJ (ZIP 07306-2714).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Garden State Science and Technology Institute public or private?

Garden State Science and Technology Institute is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Garden State Science and Technology Institute cost?

Average net price after aid: $25,536.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$25,452
$30,001–$48,000$26,456
$48,001–$75,000$25,281
$75,001–$110,000$26,695
$110,001+$24,448

How big is Garden State Science and Technology Institute?

Total enrollment: 917 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,627 students.

About 58% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Garden State Science and Technology Institute?

150%-time completion rate: 33.05%.

First-year retention: 63.6%.

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,403.

78.16% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Garden State Science and Technology Institute known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Garden State Science and Technology Institute a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.05%; net price $25,536. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Garden State Science and Technology Institute was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$25,536
2024 Value

In 2024 Garden State Science and Technology Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,536.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$102,144 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$25,536 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Garden State Science and Technology Institute.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60.54% 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 Garden State Science and Technology Institute 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 Garden State Science and Technology Institute in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20162023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2016$17,743
2017$17,499
2018$17,362
2019$21,318
2020$23,494
2021$25,626
2022$26,245
2023$24,759

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

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Garden State Science and Technology Institute reported total enrollment of about 917 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 4% male and 96% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (65.2%), Hispanic or Latino (26.3%), and White (2.8%). About 78.16% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 71.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Garden State Science and Technology Institute in 2024 is 917 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,627 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

63.6%
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 Black or African American at 65.2%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

10.17% 100% Completion Time

33.05% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 10.17% of students graduating from Garden State Science and Technology Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Medical/Clinical Assistant: 3% male / 97% female
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 40% male / 60% 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: Black or African American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Garden State Science and Technology Institute.

Return on Investment

$9,403 Median Student Debt

Financial value analysis for Garden State Science and Technology Institute.

Top Programs by Completions

2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 183 completions

2. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 5 completions

Most popular programs at Garden State Science and Technology Institute.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Garden State Science and Technology Institute graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Garden State Science and Technology Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,351

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Garden State Science and Technology Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Jersey City, NJ. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical/Clinical Assistant, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 917 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (65.2%), Hispanic or Latino (26.3%), White (2.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.05%. Approximately 78.16% of students receive Pell Grants. About 71.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Jersey City, NJ 07306-2714

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.05% graduation rate at Garden State Science and Technology Institute falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Garden State Science and Technology Institute located?

Garden State Science and Technology Institute is located in Jersey City, NJ.

How much does Garden State Science and Technology Institute cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $25,536 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Garden State Science and Technology Institute?

Garden State Science and Technology Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,627 students, Black or African American (65.2%), Hispanic or Latino (26.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Garden State Science and Technology Institute?

About 71.5% of students at Garden State Science and Technology Institute are first-generation college students.

What is the graduation rate at Garden State Science and Technology Institute?

The 150%-time completion rate is 33.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Garden State Science and Technology Institute students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,403.

Is Garden State Science and Technology Institute public or private?

Garden State Science and Technology Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Jersey City, NJ.

Is Garden State Science and Technology Institute an HBCU?

No. Garden State Science and Technology Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Garden State Science and Technology Institute a tribal college?

No. Garden State Science and Technology Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Garden State Science and Technology Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Garden State Science and Technology Institute reports 26.3% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Garden State Science and Technology Institute religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Garden State Science and Technology Institute in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • New Jersey trade schools profile
  • Jersey City, New Jersey city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in New Jersey
  • 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.