Rankings and Fast Facts
Rankings
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
- Top 100 in the Nation
- #5 in New Jersey
WHAT COLLEGES CAN DO FOR THE COUNTRY
- Top 100 in the Nation
- #3 in New Jersey
CollegeNET
SOCIAL MOBILITY INDEX
- Top 100 in the Nation
- #4 in New Jersey
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
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Top 15 in New Jersey
HACU
HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTION
- One of 297 in the Nation
- One of 4 Public Institutions in New Jersey
Military Times
BEST FOR VETS
- #2 in New Jersey
- #3 in the Mid-Atlantic Region
- Top 50 Nationally
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 PROGRAMTop 5% in the Nation
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 PRELICENSURE B.S.N. PROGRAMS
- NJCU @ Fort Monmouth: #1 in New Jersey
- NJCU Main Campus: #14 in New Jersey
Best Nursing Colleges
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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 Cyber Security and Intelligence
The Chronicle of Higher Education
COLLEGES WITH THE GREATEST RACIAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY AMONG MANAGERS
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#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 (TEAC), (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): $6,243
- Graduate (Per Credit Hour): $758
OUT-OF-STATE
- Undergraduate (Full-time Semester): $11,496
- Graduate (Per Credit Hour): $1,213
ROOM AND BOARD
- $7,943 Per Semester
FINANCIAL AID
- Undergraduates Receiving: 80%*
- Average Award: $13,001*
- Average Scholarship/Grant: $3,860
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*Estimated
Study Abroad Locations
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