
John Jay is a public school that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in New York, NY, in a predominantly urban area. John Jay has a yearly student enrollment of approximately fifteen thousand.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs John Jay offers:
- Security And Protective Services
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Social Sciences
Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students at CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice scored in a range of 850 - 1030 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of 47 percent of which only 33 percent decided to attend.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $6,000 and nonresidents pay $13,000 annually. Students at CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Athletic programs are available at John Jay through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Soccer (NCAA Division III)
Students who wish to view more about CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice can check out their website at http://www.jjay.cuny.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students John Jay accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice has a total student population of about 15,000, with undergraduate students making up about 88% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,600. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $65 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- In-State: $6,300-$7,600
- Out-of-State: $13,000-$16,130
- Part-time students are charged:
- State Residents: $280-$330 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $560-$670 per credit unit
- May provide a prepaid tuition option, which allows tuition to be purchased at current rates for enrollment at a future date
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 86% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 83% | $7,397 |
Receiving Student Loans | 9% | $4,742 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
- Child care
Graduation Rates
The overall graduation rate of CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice is around 34%.
Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
---|---|
Students Graduating in 4 Years | 12% |
Graduating in 5 Years | 6% |
Graduating in 6 Years | 2% |
Intercollegiate Athletics
CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III (without football) classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (City University of New York Ath Conf)
- Basketball (City University of New York Ath Conf)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Rifle
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Systems Security (B)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Language Interpretation and Translation (C)
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Dispute Resolution (C)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Studies (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Humanistic Studies (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Forensic Psychology (B, C, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
Security and Protective Services
- Law and Justice Administration (B, M)
- Corrections Officer (B, M)
- Forensic Science (B, M)
- Police Science (A)
- Securities Services Administration and Management (A, B)
- Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations (C)
- Fire Services Administration (B)
- Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism (C, M)
- Fire Science (B)
- Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis (C)
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science (C)
- Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation (C)
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
- Homeland Security
- Corrections Administration
Social Sciences
- Criminology (B)
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B)