More selective than 0% of New Jersey colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose New Jersey City University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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New Jersey City University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 98% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 89% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is New Jersey City University compared with other New Jersey colleges?
New Jersey City University has the 35th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Monmouth University | 89% | 72% | $30,988 |
| 28 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | 90% | 44% | $18,745 |
| 29 | Saint Peter's University | 90% | 58% | $12,199 |
| 30 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | 91% | 53% | $15,404 |
| 31 | Rabbi Jacob Joseph School | 92% | 0% | $8,389 |
| 32 | Felician University | 94% | 47% | $40,045 |
| 33 | Rabbinical College of America | 95% | 22% | $15,628 |
| 34 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | 95% | 67% | $22,829 |
| 35 | New Jersey City University | 98% | 34% | $16,053 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Jersey colleges →
Who enrolls at New Jersey City University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
New Jersey City University admissions questions
What is the New Jersey City University acceptance rate?
New Jersey City University accepts 98% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,134 of 5,757 applicants were admitted.
Does New Jersey City University require the SAT or ACT?
New Jersey City University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at New Jersey City University?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (576 of 5,134).
Is New Jersey City University getting harder to get into?
New Jersey City University accepted 98% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 89% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to New Jersey City University overview