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Excellence
Accolades
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Academics
Rigorous & engaging

35 majors
50+ minors
14 master's programs
20 certificate programs

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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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Student Life
Energized & engaging

Center for Student Involvement & Leadership
Children's Center
Community Outreach & Service Learning
Immigrant Student Success Center
LGBTQ+ Resource Center
Military & Veteran Services
Wellness Center
Women's Center for Gender Justice

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Community
Dynamic & distinct
  • 12,000+ undergraduate students
  • Popular majors: Criminal Justice, Computer Science & Info Security, Psychology
  • 41% Hispanic, 26% Black, 18% White, 14% Asian
  • 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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Careers
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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Tuition & Affordability
A John Jay degree = valuable & affordable

85% of our students graduate with $0 student debt

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Diversity
A minority-serving & Hispanic-serving institution

Committed to diversity

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Alumni
Advocates for justice
  • 60,000 active alumni
  • 50% are in public service
  • Top careers: law, public policy, cybersecurity, forensic science, business, public safety & education
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