New Jersey City University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
6,587

Full + Part time Students
1:15

Faculty to Student Ratio
15%

Transfer Student Ratio
$13.9K

Avg. Financial Aid

At New Jersey City University, it’s all possible! It’s a vibrant, exciting campus just minutes from Manhattan that will stimulate your mind, forge lifetime friendships and prepare you for an outstanding career. NJCU offers an excellent combination of liberal arts and a wide variety of major concentrations, from media arts and business to education, nursing and criminal justice. And our cooperative education partner list reads like a corporate “who’s who”! You’ll find state-of-the-art technology, an exciting athletics program and professors, instructors and guest lecturers who truly care about your academic development.

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Overview

Total Faculty	240
Full-Time Undergraduate	4,834
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,753
Transfer Students	992
Programs	46 Programs
Courses	1,431 Courses
Transfer Agreements	6 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	1,624 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$10,422
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,609
Books and Supplies	$2,130
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	56%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,883
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	61%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$7,066

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Each spring, NJCU offers a series of financial aid workshops to help you learn how and when to apply for financial aid.

Transfer Application Requirements

Official Transcripts:

You will need to forward us your official transcripts from each institution attended. If you have earned fewer than 12 college credits, your official high school transcript or GED scores are required.
SAT Scores:

If you have earned fewer than 12 college credits, your official ACT/SAT test scores are required. If you are 25 or older or have graduated high school more than 5 years ago test scores are not required.
Letters of Recommendation:

If you have earned fewer than 12 college credits, You must submit 2 letters of recommendation from your high school guidance counselor, teachers, or principal regarding your character and readiness to undertake college-level work. Adult students may
Essay:

You have the opportunity to explain your aspirations and motivations for attending NJCU in a thoughtful essay (250 word minimum).
Application Fee:

There is a non-refundable $50 application fee.
Apply Here:

https://www.njcu.edu/Transfer.aspx

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Transfer credits will be granted for those courses carrying a letter grade of "C" or better and applicable to your degree requirements.
Credits (Min/Max):

The maximum number of transfer credits accepted into NJCU is 96, of which 66 can be from community colleges and other 2-year schools.
Transfer Policy Document:

NJCU Transfer Policy.pdf