PublicUrbanCUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
John Jay
New York, New York 10019
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public urban institution in New York, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1140.
A large campus of 11.3K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,195 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $3,046.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Founding In 1964, a committee convened by the Board of Higher Education recommended the establishment of an independent, degree-granting school of police science.
- •The College of Police Science (COPS) of the City University of New York was subsequently founded and admitted its first class in September 1965.
- •In 1967, the school was renamed John Jay College of Criminal Justice to reflect broader education objectives.
- •The school's namesake, John Jay (1745–1829), was the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court and a Founding Father of the United States.
- •Reisman served as college president from 1964 to 1970, succeeded by Donald Riddle, president from 1970 to 1975.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1140
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Cost & Financial Aid
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
92.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$9,250
Academics
Programs (50)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
86
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Estimated from NY state average + large city premium
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