Fast Facts
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Academics
Rigorous & engaging

30+ majors
50+ minors
13 master's programs
20 certificate programs

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Excellence
Accolades
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Community
Dynamic & distinct
  • 12,000+ undergraduate students
  • Most popular majors: Law & Police Science, Psychology, Sociology, Math & Computer Science
  • 41% Hispanic, 26% Black, 18% White, 14% Asian/Pacific Islander
  • 75% from NYC public schools
  • 85% graduate with $0 student debt
  • 50% are first in their family to go to college
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Student Success
Invested in your success

Accelerate, Complete, Engage

Academic Advisement

Apple Corps

McNair Scholars Program

Program for Research Initiatives in Science & Math

Search for Education, Elevation & Knowledge

Student Academic Success Program

Tutoring & Learning Centers

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Diversity
A minority-serving & Hispanic-serving institution

Committed to diversity, equity & inclusion

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Tuition & Affordability
A John Jay degree = valuable & affordable

85% of our students graduate with $0 student debt

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Career Building
Ready for what's next

Career building & job search
Career Learning Lab
Graduate school prep
Pre-Law Institute
Student research support

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Alumni
Advocates for justice
  • 60,000 active alumni
  • 50% are in public service
  • Top careers: law, government & non-profit organizations
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