New Jersey City University

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New Jersey City University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of New Jersey City University's admissions stats.

New Jersey City University 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	18%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	92%
Waitlist	No

New Jersey City University Application Deadlines

Check with New Jersey City University directly for more info on application deadlines.

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Want to Apply Early to New Jersey City University?

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New Jersey City University may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with New Jersey City University directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on New Jersey City University Admissions

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Is New Jersey City University Hard To Get Into?

It is moderately difficult to get into New Jersey City University. New Jersey City University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, New Jersey City University accepted 96% of students, around 6,305 from 6,545 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like New Jersey City University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to Opportunity Scholarship Program is program not difficult.

Transferring to New Jersey City University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to New Jersey City University

New Jersey City University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does New Jersey City University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at New Jersey City University

Wondering what factors are considered by New Jersey City University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Interview	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with New Jersey City University for more information on admission factors.

New Jersey City University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to New Jersey City University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with New Jersey City University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements		√		SAT or ACT Scores
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into New Jersey City University?

Students admitted to New Jersey City University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

Out of all students that were admitted, 55% submitted a class rank. At New Jersey City University 18% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 44% were in the top 25% and 69% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At New Jersey City University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	13%
3.75 and 3.99	13%
3.50 and 3.74	15%
3.25 and 3.49	14%
3.00 and 3.24	15%
2.50 and 2.9	17%
2.00 and 2.49	12%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to New Jersey City University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

New Jersey City University looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

New Jersey City University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 92% of New Jersey City University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application.

What is a Good SAT Score for New Jersey City University?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of New Jersey City University students scored 540 or higher and 75% of students scored 440 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of New Jersey City University students scored 550 or higher, and 75% scored a 440 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for New Jersey City University?

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More Information on Transferring to New Jersey City University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to New Jersey City University.

Transfer students can enroll in New Jersey City University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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New Jersey City University Admissions FAQs

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Does New Jersey City University accept transfer credits?

✅ New Jersey City University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. New Jersey City University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does New Jersey City University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ New Jersey City University does not accept International Baccalaureate credits but does accept Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to New Jersey City University?

❌ No, New Jersey City University is test optional, so you can choose whether to send your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is New Jersey City University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for New Jersey City University is 96%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at New Jersey City University?

🟨 New Jersey City University may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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