CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY · Public
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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice admitted 57.1% of applicants university-wide (10,987 of 19,238).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 57.1% | 10,987 | 19,238 |
| Men | 51.3% | 4,051 | 7,900 |
| Women | 61.2% | 6,776 | 11,069 |
Of 10,987 admitted students, 2,128 enrolled (19.4% yield).
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 930–1220
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $16,920/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $15,420 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $1,500 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $16,920/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $1,073 |
| $30k–48k | $2,506 |
| $48k–75k | $6,760 |
| $75k–110k | $8,427 |
| Over $110k | $13,292 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- P.J. Gibson Memorial Scholarship for Creative Writers — Varies (Other)
- Suggs Memorial Scholarship — Varies (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- P.J. Gibson Memorial Scholarship for Creative Writers — Varies (Other)
- Suggs Memorial Scholarship — Varies (Other)
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- GRE Scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Online Application
- Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- GRE Scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Essay prompts
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $56,195
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 55.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 82%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $11,000
- At graduation
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Forbes: #241
- Niche: #129
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Psychology (17%), Social sciences (15%), Computer & information sciences (7%).
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.