New Jersey City University

Jersey City, New Jersey

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1929Large citySEVP certified

About

Kean Jersey City is a public university in Jersey City, New Jersey. It is part of New Jersey's public system of higher education and is a state-designated research university. It is became part of Kean University when New Jersey City University merged with it on July 1, 2026.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$15,604
Estimated total for international students: US$23,555

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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 3,681
Graduate students: 1,558
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 13 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 98%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 39%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$59,538

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (63)

Bachelor's degrees37 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHomeland SecurityHospitality Administration/ManagementManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Master's degrees21 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHomeland SecurityManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMusicRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degrees3 subjects

Educational Administration and SupervisionHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduate certificates2 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesClinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.