New Jersey City University Acceptance Rate
Jersey City, New Jersey · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,757
- Admitted
- 5,134
- Yield
- 11.2%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, New Jersey City University's acceptance rate has risen from 76.6% in 2014–15 to 89.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,618 to 5,757 (+120%) over that period.
Its 89.2% rate makes New Jersey City University more selective than about 23% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 25%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (90.4% for women vs 87.4% for men, a 3-point gap). New Jersey City University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 11.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,618 | 2,005 | 76.6% | 690 |
| 2015–16 | 2,789 | 2,419 | 86.7% | 819 |
| 2016–17 | 3,987 | 3,391 | 85.1% | 988 |
| 2017–18 | 4,381 | 4,024 | 91.9% | 991 |
| 2018–19 | 4,315 | 4,136 | 95.9% | 968 |
| 2019–20 | 4,868 | 4,607 | 94.6% | 1,008 |
| 2020–21 | 6,545 | 6,305 | 96.3% | 1,077 |
| 2021–22 | 5,586 | 5,064 | 90.7% | 761 |
| 2022–23 | 6,372 | 5,744 | 90.1% | 768 |
| 2023–24 | 5,757 | 5,134 | 89.2% | 576 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,440 | 3,110 | 90.4% |
| Men | 2,309 | 2,017 | 87.4% |
| Unknown | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How New Jersey City compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is New Jersey City University's acceptance rate?
New Jersey City University's acceptance rate is 89.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,134 admitted of 5,757 applicants).
Is New Jersey City University test optional?
New Jersey City University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to New Jersey City University?
New Jersey City University received 5,757 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,134.
Is New Jersey City University getting harder to get into?
New Jersey City University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.6% in 2014–15 to 89.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.njcu.edu/.