John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, NY

A CUNY campus specializing in criminal justice, forensic science, and public safety fields, with deep ties to New York's legal and law enforcement institutions.

57%

Acceptance rate

1010–1200

SAT range

19–25

ACT range

3.3

Average GPA

12,500

Undergrads

$7,000/yr

In-state tuition

$15,000/yr

Out-of-state tuition

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