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New Jersey City University
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Interested in attending New Jersey City University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into New Jersey City University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

96
%
Acceptance rate
3.24
Average High School GPA
May 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into New Jersey City University?

96%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, NJCU accepted 96% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,545 people applied and 6,305 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3888 / 3992 (97%)
Men
2417 / 2553 (95%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at New Jersey City University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at New Jersey City University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into New Jersey City University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things NJCU considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Interview
  • Volunteer Work

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into New Jersey City University?

3.24
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended New Jersey City University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.24. 18% of freshmen who attended NJCU were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 44% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
13%
3.75-3.99
13%
3.50-3.74
15%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
15%
2.50-2.99
17%
2.00-2.49
12%

NJCU is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to New Jersey City University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

May 1
Regular admission deadline

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