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1.3 mi from campus
1.3 mi from campus
Public university
Things to do near New Jersey City University
New Jersey City University student guide: campus events and game days, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus in Jersey City.
Fast facts about New Jersey City University
- Founded
- 1929
- Teams
- New Jersey City Gothic Knights
- Division
- NCAA Division III
More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.
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What's on at New Jersey City University
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
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By the numbers
New Jersey City University at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates3,681
Admitted98%
Average net price$16,053per year, after aid
Total cost$28,255per year, before aid
Graduation rate34%
Return for year two65%
Median earnings$52,74510 years after starting
Median debt$18,500at graduation
Students per teacher13 to 1
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Most popular majors
- Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 141 reported graduates$33,834median pay a year after
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree · 108 reported graduates$79,771median pay a year after
- Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 77 reported graduates$25,543median pay a year after
- Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree · 70 reported graduates$34,073median pay a year after
- Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 66 reported graduates$33,076median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
Coffee and study spots
Cafés and tea rooms close enough to walk between classes.
CL
1.5 mi from campus
1.5 mi from campusCafe Lafayette
CafeJC
1.7 mi from campus
1.7 mi from campusJasmine Cafe House
Coffee shopBÂ
2.1 mi from campus
2.1 mi from campusBelle Âme Cafe
Coffee shopBB
2.2 mi from campus
2.2 mi from campusButter Bakery
BakeryC
2.2 mi from campus
2.2 mi from campusCrepeccino
CafeOpen late
Kitchens and bars that stay open into the night.
TT
0.4 mi from campus
0.4 mi from campusThe Table
RestaurantL
0.6 mi from campus
0.6 mi from campusLaico's
Italian restaurantLB
1.4 mi from campus
1.4 mi from campusLa Brujeria
Mexican restaurantBH
1.5 mi from campus
1.5 mi from campusBergen Hall
RestaurantJP
1.7 mi from campus
1.7 mi from campusJersey Pizza Shop
Pizza restaurantMK
2.2 mi from campus
2.2 mi from campusMezcal Kitchen JC
Mexican restaurantPlaces to eat
Independent restaurants near campus.
WB
0.3 mi from campus
0.3 mi from campusWest Bistro NJ
Spanish restaurantMM
0.6 mi from campus
0.6 mi from campusMolcajetes Mexican Restaurant JERSEY CITY
Mexican restaurantND
0.7 mi from campus
0.7 mi from campusNext Door Provisions
RestaurantII
1.3 mi from campus
1.3 mi from campusITA Italian Kitchen
Italian restaurantPG
1.4 mi from campus
1.4 mi from campusPinwheel Garden Dumpling and Noodle Bar
Asian fusion restaurantMM
1.5 mi from campus
1.5 mi from campusMi Mariachi Restaurant
Mexican restaurantTR
1.5 mi from campus
1.5 mi from campusThe Roxy JC
RestaurantMM
1.8 mi from campus
1.8 mi from campusMi Mariachi
Mexican restaurantM
2.1 mi from campus
2.1 mi from campusMadame
French restaurantShops
Bookstores, boutiques and local shops.
GT
0.6 mi from campus
0.6 mi from campusG-Ma's Thrift Shop
Used furniture storeDH
0.9 mi from campus
0.9 mi from campusDiamond Hut Jewelers
JewelerTH
1.3 mi from campus
1.3 mi from campusThe Hive Goods
Record storeXV
1.3 mi from campus
1.3 mi from campusXtina's Variety and Vintage Swaps
Clothing storeT&
1.5 mi from campus
1.5 mi from campusToy & Game Land
Game storeZG
1.5 mi from campus
1.5 mi from campusZeina Gold
JewelerArts and culture
Galleries, venues and museums.
LS
1.7 mi from campus
1.7 mi from campusLiberty Science Center
Science museumMo
1.8 mi from campus
1.8 mi from campusMuseum of Jersey City History
Local history museumMC
2.1 mi from campus
2.1 mi from campusMana Contemporary
Art centerMM
2.7 mi from campus
2.7 mi from campusMORA Museum of International Art
Art museumStudent voices
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Questions students ask about New Jersey City University
How much does New Jersey City University cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,053 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $28,255 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at New Jersey City University?
34% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 65% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at New Jersey City University?
98% of applicants are admitted. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at New Jersey City University?
Psychology, General (bachelor's degree), Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (bachelor's degree), Biology, General (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do New Jersey City University students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $52,745. Source: College Scorecard.
When was New Jersey City University founded?
New Jersey City University was founded in 1929. Source: Wikidata.
Where is New Jersey City University?
2039 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, in Jersey City.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.