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“For the Common Good”
John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) dedicated to education, research, and service in criminal justice, law, forensic science, and public policy. Named after John Jay — the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court and a Founding Father — the college was founded in 1965 as the College of Police Science and renamed John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1967 to reflect its broadened educational mission. Today, John Jay enrolls approximately 14,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs, including students from more than 130 countries around the world. The college is internationally recognized as a leader in criminal justice education, with programs in forensic science, fire science, criminology, cybercrime, law, and public policy. John Jay offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs and is particularly well regarded for preparing students for careers in law enforcement, the judiciary, intelligence agencies, and the nonprofit sector. Its Midtown Manhattan location provides students access to the criminal justice and legal infrastructure of New York City. As a CUNY institution, John Jay provides world-class education at an affordable cost, serving a diverse, majority-minority student body committed to justice and public service.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$15,488
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $15,420
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
