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50.7%Acceptance
$7,470Tuition
11,340Students
56%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$56,195Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,470
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,420
Average Net Price
$3,046
Students Receiving Financial Aid
59.2%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$21,788
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$117/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
52.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
8.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
59.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $1,290
$30,001 – $48,000 $2,942
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,654
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,605
$110,001+ $12,827

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $7,470 sticker price at John Jay. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $1,290 annually, while those from households making over $110,000 pay $12,827. The average net price across all income levels is $3,046. Over four years, that's roughly $12,200 total.

The college keeps debt manageable for a specialized field that often requires graduate school. Graduates leave with a median debt of $11,000, translating to monthly payments of $117. With median earnings hitting $56,195 within ten years, that payment represents about 2.5% of monthly income. Hispanic students, who make up 51% of enrollment, and Pell Grant recipients, comprising 59% of students, get strong value here.

Low-income students pursuing criminal justice careers get the best financial deal at John Jay, with costs under $5,200 for four years of specialized training.

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