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New Jersey City University

New Jersey City University
2039 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305-1597

Official telephone: (201) 200-2000
Fax number: (201) 200-2044
Website: https://www.njcu.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 888 441-NJCU
888 441-NJCU (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $55
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I recommended, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT recommended

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.24
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 55%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 92%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 6,545
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 6,305
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 1%

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