CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

www.jjay.cuny.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,930

2024 Average Net Price

$4,082

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

57.1%

19,238 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

13,763

76.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

55.8%

1,034 Graduates

About

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice were Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (1,265 degrees awarded), Forensic Psychology (479 degrees), and Computer & Information Systems Security (193 degrees).

In 2024, 3,796 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice. 62.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,639 degrees), 2.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (728 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is $6,930, which is $−17,070 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is $6,930, which is $17,070 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,082.

In 2024, 73% of undergraduate students attending CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,930

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice was $6,930. The cost of tuition at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is $−17,070 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,082

2024 Value

1.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,082. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice grew by 1.42%.

This chart compares the average net price of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$21,788

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice was of $21,788 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 21.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 9.97% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 7.59% with respect to 2023, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice received 19,238 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 7.35% annual growth. Out of those 19,238 applicants, 10,987 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 57.1% acceptance rate.

There were 13,763 students enrolled at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2024. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice has an overall enrollment yield of 19.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

57.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

10,987

Accepted Out of 19,238

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice was 57.1% (10,987 admissions from 19,238 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 57.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 7.35%, while admissions grew by 7.14%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

172

Scores Submitted (2024)

8% of enrolled first-time students at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice had a total enrollment of 13,763 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is 10,560 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,203. This means that 76.7% of students enrolled at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Black or African American, 16.3% White, 11.8% Asian, 2.62% Two or More Races, 0.341% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.218% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (34.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.5%) and Black or African American Female (10.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (22.2%) and Black or African American Female (11.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,763 students. The full-time enrollment at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is 10,560 and the part-time enrollment is 3,203. This means that 76.7% of students enrolled at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
6,653 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,321 enrolled students
White
2,239 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is 48.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Black or African American, 16.3% White, 11.8% Asian, 2.62% Two or More Races, 0.341% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.218% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 940 more women than men received degrees from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is hispanic or latino (1,639 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (728 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (1,265 degrees awarded), followed by Forensic Psychology (479 degrees) and Computer & Information Systems Security (193 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (1,954 degrees awarded), Psychology (624 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (244 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (421,250 people), Other managers (397,528 people), Social workers, all other (306,711 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (248,135 people), and Police officers (191,461 people).

The most specialized majors at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2024 are Protective Services (1,954 degrees awarded), Psychology (624 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (244 degrees), Social Sciences (400 degrees), and Legal (104 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice are Protective Services (1,954 degrees awarded), Psychology (624 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (244 degrees), Social Sciences (400 degrees), and Legal (104 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice are Elementary & secondary schools (753,374 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (557,450 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (436,964 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (374,015 people), and Legal services (366,005 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Most Common (2024)

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
1,265 degrees awarded
Forensic Psychology
479 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
193 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 1,265 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,428

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,368

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,428 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, which is 0.603 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,368).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 638 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 0.804 times less than the 794 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 794 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 1.24 times more than the 638 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 37% of students graduating from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
1,639 degrees awarded
White
728 degrees awarded
Black or African American
697 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is hispanic or latino (1,639 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (728 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,288 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,235 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,211 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is hispanic or latino female (1,288 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1,235 degrees).

Operations

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice has an endowment valued at nearly $5.01M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.19M (23.8%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice had a total salary expenditure of 320M. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice employs 138 Associate professors, 120 Professors and 92 Lecturers. Most academics at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice are Male Associate professor (76), Male Professor (66), and Female Associate professor (62).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice are: Management, with 169 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 84 employees, and Service with 83 employees.

Endowment

$5.01M

2024 Endowment

2.63%

decline from 2023

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice has an endowment valued at about $5.01M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice declined 2.63% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $40.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$8.24M - Federal
$1.48M - State
$5.8M - Local

As of 2024, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice received $8.24M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.48M from state grants and contracts, and $5.8M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$143M

2024 Salaries

0.0307%

decline from 2023

In 2024, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice paid a median of $143M in salaries, which represents 44.8% of their overall expenditure ($320M) and a 0.0307% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.32% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.7% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$45.2M

Instructional Salaries

413

Number of Employees

In 2024, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice paid a total of $45.2M to 413 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice were Management with 169 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 84 employees, and Service with 83 employees.

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