A street view of the 11th Avenue Entrance of John Jay College building with "JOHN JAY" across the glass facade, with an NYC taxi and vehicles on the street.

John Jay Named a Best College in America

 John Jay College was named a Best College in America by Money, scoring 4.5 stars out of 5. To help students and families find schools that deliver strong value, Money evaluated four-year colleges on 25 metrics including graduation rates, costs, financial aid, student debt and alumni salaries. (Read about their methodology.) 

This recognition demonstrates John Jay’s commitment to providing access to an excellent education and the many benefits of earning a four-year degree. With tuition a fraction of the cost to attend a comparable private college, 85% of John Jay students graduate with $0 student debt. Learn more about tuition and financial aid at John Jay.   

John Jay was also ranked #3 for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report, #1 in the country for criminal justice, forensic science and legal studies programs by University HQ, #1 for criminal justice and #5 for forensic psych by Intelligent.com, #5 in “best bang for the buck” by Washington Monthly and #9 nationwide for best return on investment by Forbes.