Jersey City, New Jersey · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
New Jersey City University was a public university in Jersey City, New Jersey, and part of the state’s public higher-education system. The state designated it as a research university, and it became part of Kean University’s system of campuses through a merger on July 1, 2026.
Master's Universities
Ranked #54 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #225 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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2039 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07305
Visit University SiteTotal: 5,833
Undergrad: 4,209
Undergrad full-time: 3,563
Graduate: 1,624
Part-time: 1,971
In-state
Tuition: $13,971
Total cost on campus: $36,289
Out-of-state
Tuition: $24,888
Total cost on campus: $47,206
Room & board: $16,274
Books & supplies: $1,236
Receive aid: 93%
Avg grant aid: $13,189
Pell grant recipients: 60%
Rent: $1,579 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.38 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.87
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.