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Campus & Student Life at John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Home to about 13,662 undergraduates in 2020, John Jay is a large, public college located in New York, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, John Jay offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by John Jay can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our John Jay Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

John Jay Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit John Jay Disability Services.

John Jay for the Military

While not a "service academy", John Jay does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit John Jay Veteran Services . For more information, check out our John Jay for Veterans Guide.

John Jay offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, John Jay does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at John Jay College of Criminal Justice

John Jay offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at John Jay College of Criminal Justice

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice

John Jay has a comparatively large, student body. There were 13,662 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 11,270 (82.5%). Part-time attendance was 2,392 (17.5%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
11,2702,39213,662

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is Ranked #1,904 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, John Jay is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank John Jay #1904 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at John Jay College of Criminal Justice

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at John Jay by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the John Jay Diversity Guide.

John Jay College of Criminal Justice Competes in the NCAA

John Jay has a total of 178 student athletes, 98 men and 80 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$651,805
Total Expenses (all teams)$651,805
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to John Jay College of Criminal Justice Athletics

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