Rankings and Fast Facts
US News & World Report
CAMPUS ETHNIC DIVERSITY
Regional Universities North
- #7 in the Nation
- #1 in New Jersey
TOP PERFORMERS ON SOCIAL MOBILITY
Regional Universities North
- Top 33 in the Nation
- #3 Public University in New Jersey
Washington Monthly
BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK
#25 in the Northeast
MASTER'S DEGREE RANKINGS
Top 100 in the Nation (No. 88)
as of 2023
Niche
SAFEST COLLEGE CAMPUS IN NEW JERSEY
Safest Public University and #7 Overall in New Jersey
TOP RANKED
- Colleges with the Best Professors in New Jersey
- Most Diverse Colleges in America
- Best Value Colleges in America
Forbes
TOP COLLEGES
Top 15 in New Jersey
HACU
HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTION
- One of 297 in the Nation
- One of 4 Public Institutions in New Jersey
Military Friendly
GOLD DESIGNATION
Top Ranked Nationally
College Factual
BEST OF THE BEST FOR HIGHEST PAID NURSING GRADUATES
Top 15% in the Nation
BEST OF THE BEST FOR HIGHEST PAID HEALTH PROFESSIONS GRADUATES
Top 10% in the Nation
BEST OF THE BEST FOR MOST POPULAR HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM
Top 10% in the Nation
BEST OF THE BEST FOR MOST POPULAR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM
Top 5% in the Nation
BEST OF THE BEST FOR MOST FOCUSED ACCOUNTING PROGRAM
Top 10% in the Nation
BEST OF THE BEST FOR MOST FOCUSED FINE & STUDIO ARTS PROGRAM
Top 5% in the Nation
BEST OF THE BEST FOR HIGHEST PAID ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE GRADUATES
Top 5% in the Nation
BEST OF THE BEST FOR MOST FOCUSED PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM
Top 5% in the Nation
Top Online Master’s Programs in New Jersey
No. 7 in New Jersey, 2024
Safe Campus: National Campus Safety Summit
2020 TOP 25
- #15 in the Nation
- #2 in New Jersey
Study.com
2021 BEST BACHELOR'S IN FIRE SCIENCE
#3 in the Nation
Value Colleges
TOP 5 BEST VALUE ONLINE FIRE SCIENCE DEGREES
#5 in the Nation
Best Colleges
BEST ONLINE BACHELOR’S IN FIRE SCIENCE
#8 in the Nation
Affordable Schools
25 BEST AFFORDABLE FIRE SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS
#16 in the Nation
Top Education Degrees
BEST ONLINE DOCTORATES IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
- #9 in the Nation
- #1 in New Jersey
- NJCU Main Campus: #14 in New Jersey
Nursing Almanac
BEST PRE-LICENSURE B.S.N. PROGRAMS
- NJCU @ Fort Monmouth: #1 in New Jersey
- NJCU Main Campus: #14 in New Jersey
Best Nursing Colleges
Top 10% in Nation
Intelligent.com
BEST MASTER'S DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
#37 in the Nation, #2 in New Jersey
BEST FIRE SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM
#20 in the Nation, #1 in New Jersey
BEST MASTER'S DEGREE IN HEALTH EDUCATION
#30 in the Nation, #1 in New Jersey
Federal Government
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND NATIONAL CENTER OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN CYBER DEFENSE
One of Few in the Nation With Federal Designations in Both Cybersecurity and Intelligence
The Chronicle of Higher Education
COLLEGES WITH THE GREATEST RACIAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY AMONG MANAGERS
#17 in the Nation
Clinton Foundation
CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE UNIVERSITY
- One of just 61 in the country
- One of 2 in New Jersey
Accreditations
- Regional (MSCHE)
- Art (NASAD)
- Business (ACBSP)
- Counseling (CACREP)
- Education (CAEP)
- Music (NASM)
- Nursing (CCNE)
- School Psychology (NASP)
University Profile
- Chartered 1927
- Official Colors are Green and Gold
- Mascot is the Gothic Knights
Find Out Why NJCU is a Game Changer
Programs of Study
- 50 Undergraduate Degree Programs
- 28 Master's Degree and Graduate Diploma Progams
- 2 Doctoral Degree Programs
Enrollment
Undergraduate
- 5,844
- 84% Full-Time
Graduate
- 1,706
- 22% Full-Time
Ethnicities
Division III Athletics
Women's Teams
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling
Men's Teams
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-Ed Teams
Esports
Discover More About NJCU Athletics
Undergraduate One-Year Retention Rate
- Transfer: 64%
- First-Year: 77%
Tuition and Aid
IN-STATE
- Undergraduate (Full-time Semester): $7,133.78
- Graduate (Per Credit Hour): $850.39
OUT-OF-STATE
- Undergraduate (Full-time Semester): $7,133.78
- Graduate (Per Credit Hour): $850.39
- $8,421.79 Per Semester (based on West Campus Village double occupancy)
- Undergraduates Receiving: 80%*
- Average Award: $13,001*
- Average Scholarship/Grant: $3,860
Find Out More About Financial Aid
*Estimated
Study Abroad Locations
NJCU Fact Sheet
For more details about NJCU, refer to our Fact Sheet.
as of August 14, 2024