<p>The <b>John Jay College of Criminal Justice</b> (<b>John Jay</b>) is a public college focused on criminal justice and located in New York City.  It is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY). John Jay was founded as the only liberal arts college with a criminal justice and forensic focus in the United States.
</p><p>In 1964, a committee convened by the Board of Higher Education recommended the establishment of an independent, degree-granting school of police science. The College of Police Science (COPS) of the City University of New York was subsequently founded and admitted its first class in September 1965. Within a year, the school was renamed John Jay College of Criminal Justice to reflect broader education objectives. The school's namesake, John Jay (1745–1829), was the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court and a Founding Father of the United States. Jay was a native of New York City and served as governor of New York State.
</p><p>Classes were originally held at the Police Academy on East 20th Street. Leonard E. Reisman served as college president from 1964 to 1970, succeeded by Donald Riddle, president from 1970 to 1975.
</p>

About

<h3><strong>Off-campus facilities</strong></h3>

<p>Students can also opt for the off-campus accommodation facility outside the campus. Students can choose any type of flat or apartment depending on their budget &amp; choice. There are lots of accommodation places nearby the campus of the college with an average cost of around $600-800.</p>


<h3><strong>Notable Alumni</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Lee_(forensic_scientist)">Dr. Henry Lee</a>&nbsp;- Forensic Scientist, Founder of the Henry Lee Institute of Forensic Science</li>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Adams_(politician)">Eric Adams</a>&nbsp;- 110th Mayor of New York City</li>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_A._Flynn">Edward Flynn</a>&nbsp;- Chief of the&nbsp;Milwaukee Police Department</li>
</ul>


<h3><strong>Popular Majors/Field of Study</strong></h3>

<p>John Jay College of Criminal Justice offers more than 100 educational programs at undergraduate and graduate levels through its 12 different research centers and institutes, which are:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Academy of Critical Incident Analysis</li>
	<li>Center for Crime Prevention and Control</li>
	<li>Center for Cybercrime Studies</li>
	<li>Center for International Human Rights</li>
	<li>Center on Media, Crime, and Justice</li>
	<li>Center on Race, Crime, and Justice</li>
	<li>Center on Terrorism</li>
	<li>Christian Regenhard Center for Emergency Response Studies</li>
	<li>CUNY Dispute Resolution Consortium</li>
	<li>Institute for Criminal Justice Ethics</li>
	<li>Prisoner Reentry Institute&nbsp;- studies&nbsp;prisoner reentry</li>
	<li>Research &amp; Evaluation Center</li>
</ul>

<p>The college also offers other programs honors, achievement programs, professional studies, certificate programs, and online programs.&nbsp;</p>


<h3><strong>Summary</strong></h3>

<p>John Jay College of Criminal Justice is one of the renowned public colleges for the criminal justice, law enforcement, forensic science, and other fields of study related to criminal justuce system. Being accredited by the Middle States Commissions on Higher Education, the college is surely a top-choice for students who&#39;re aspiring to have a prosperous career in the field of criminal justice. The college has also been listed and appreciated in several prominent magazines like Forbes, Washington Monthly, Business Insider, etc.&nbsp;</p>


<h3><strong>Notable Alumni</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Wasicsko">Nick Wasicsko</a>&nbsp;- youngest-ever&nbsp;mayor of Yonkers,&nbsp;the youngest mayor in a major American city.</li>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_M._Kennedy_(criminologist)">David M. Kennedy</a>&nbsp;- Professor of Criminology</li>
	<li>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>


<h3><strong>Available Scholarships</strong></h3>

<p>John Jay College of Criminal Justice&nbsp;also offers financial aid to their students in terms of several scholarships, grants, awards, and even loans. Around 80% of the students, whether it&rsquo;s a freshman, transfer student, international student, veteran student, graduate, or post-graduate student,&nbsp;receive some sort of financial aid in their program by the college.&nbsp;The scholarship amount can vary from 500 to 15,000 USD, depending on the criteria and eligibility of the student.</p>


<p>The campus of the college is situated in the west region of Manhattan, from Lincoln Center to Central Park. The whole extension is part of the college&#39;s campus. The college also added a new vertical tower on 11th Avenue as an expansion of the college&#39;s infrastructure. It also comprises some of the remarkable academic and athletic infrastructures, such as:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Kroll Atrium</li>
	<li>The Jay Walk</li>
	<li>The Lloyd Sealy Library</li>
	<li>Doghouse Athletic Center</li>
	<li>Gerald W. Lynch Theatre</li>
</ul>


<h3><strong>Place Description</strong></h3>

<p>The college is located in New York City, NYC, in the state of New York, USA. New York is the most densely populated city in the United States. With more than 20 million people, it is also the largest metropolitan area in the world.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>Important Landmarks</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Empire State Building</li>
	<li>Central Park</li>
	<li>Statue of Liberty</li>
	<li>NYC Times Square</li>
	<li>Grand Central Terminal&nbsp;</li>
</ul>


<h3><strong>Weather</strong></h3>

<p>The region of the New York City&nbsp;has a very moderate climate. The summer seasons are quite warm and humid, while the winter seasons are more cool, windy and sometimes snowy. The annual average temperature recorded in the region is around 11-12&deg;C.</p>


There was an error while trying to submit the form, please try again.

Error

University Form

Thank you for registering! Our team will get in touch with you shortly! 

Success

Register Today!

Azent Home

Universities

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Programs

John Jay College of Criminal Justice had the admission rate of 37% in the academic year of 2020-21. 

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

The college has the student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1.

Azent Overseas Education

Round 1

Jan 2026 John Jay College of Criminal Justice  1477b4b9

Aug 2025 John Jay College of Criminal Justice Addiction,Addiction Studies,Studies 2f95d256

Career Mosaic

Security Management, M.S.

Security Management, Bachelor of Science

Advanced Certificate in Computer Science for Digital Forensics 

Digital Forensics and CyberSecurity, M.S.

Criminal Justice Management BS / MA in Criminal Justice

MPA-MS in Public Policy and Protection Management

Advanced Certificate in Emergency Management Studies

Emergency Management, M.S.

Protection Management, M.S.

Computer Science and Information Security Dual Admission Program with LaGuardia Community College (AS/BS)

Computer Science and Information Security Joint Degree with Queensborough Community College (AS/BS)

Computer Science and Information Security, Dual Admission Program with Borough of Manhattan Community College (AS/BS)

Computer Science and Information Security, Bachelor of Science

Criminal Justice Management, Bachelor of Science

Advanced Certificate in Forensic Accounting

Forensic Psychology, BA Dual Admission / Accelerated Program Leading to Forensic Mental Health Counseling, MA

Applied Mathematics: Data Science and Cryptography, Bachelor of Science

Advanced Certificate in Race and Criminal Justice

International Criminal Justice, Dual Admission Accelerated Program (BA/MA)

Police Studies, Bachelor of Science / Criminal Justice, Master of Arts

Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts / Master of Arts

Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science / Master of Arts

Forensic Psychology, Bachelor of Arts / Master of Arts

Postgraduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology

Public Administration, BS/MPA (Public Policy and Administration)

Economics, BS Dual Admission / Accelerated Program Leading to Economics, MA

Advanced Certificate in Criminal Investigation

Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Inspection and Oversight

Public Policy and Administration, M.P.A.

Public Administration, BA/MA

Advanced Certificate in Applied Digital Forensic Science 

Criminal Justice, M.A.

Forensic Mental Health Counseling, M.A.

Forensic Psychology, M.A.

Forensic Science, M.S.

Human Rights, M.A.

International Crime and Justice, M.A.

Master in Public Administration, M.P.A.

Advanced Certificate in Crime Prevention and Analysis

Advanced Certificate in Terrorism Studies

Advanced Certificate in Transnational Organized Crime Studies

Advanced Certificate in Victimology Studies

Economics, M.A.

Inspection and Oversight, M.P.A.

Forensic Accounting Certificate

Global History, Bachelor of Arts

English, Bachelor of Arts

Spanish Legal Translation and Legal Interpretation Certificate

Spanish Legal Translation Certificate

Criminal Justice (Institutional Theory and Practice), Bachelor of Science

Criminal Justice Dual Admission Program with Borough of Manhattan Community College (AA/BS)

Criminal Justice Dual Admission Program with Bronx Community College (AA/BS)

Criminal Justice Dual Admission Program with Hostos Community College (AA/BS)

Criminal Justice Dual Admission Program with Kingsborough Community College (AA/BS)

Criminal Justice Dual Admission Program with LaGuardia Community College (AS/BS)

Criminal Justice Dual Admission Program with Queensborough Community College (AS/BS)

Spanish Legal Interpretation Certificate

Criminal Justice (Crime Control and Prevention), Bachelor of Arts

Forensic Psychology, Bachelor of Arts

Human Services and Community Justice, Bachelor of Science

International Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts

Latin American and Latinx Studies, Bachelor of Arts

Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics Dual Admission Program with Borough of Manhattan Community College (AS/BS)

Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics Dual Admission Program with Hostos Community College (AS/BS)

Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics Dual Admission Program with Queensborough Community College (AS/BS)

Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts

Criminology, Bachelor of Arts

Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics, Bachelor of Science

Humanities and Justice, Bachelor of Arts

Spanish, Bachelor of Arts

Cell and Molecular Biology, Bachelor of Science

Forensic Science Dual Admission Program with Borough of Manhattan Community College (AS/BS)

Forensic Science Dual Admission Program with Bronx Community College (AS/BS)

Forensic Science Dual Admission Program with Hostos Community College (AS/BS)

Forensic Science Dual Admission Program with Kingsborough Community College (AS/BS)

Forensic Science Dual Admission Program with Queensborough Community College (AS/BS)

John Jay College of Criminal Justice: Ranking, Programs, Scholarships & Fees

Sep/Feb/May

Intake

USD 14650

Cost of Living

All Courses

Security Management, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Security Management, Bachelor of Science

UG Degree/Bachelors

Advanced Certificate in Computer Science for Digital Forensics

PG Certificate/Diploma

Digital Forensics and CyberSecurity, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Criminal Justice Management BS / MA in Criminal Justice

Integrated Courses (UG+PG)

MPA-MS in Public Policy and Protection Management

PG Degree/Masters

Advanced Certificate in Emergency Management Studies

PG Certificate/Diploma

Emergency Management, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Protection Management, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Computer Science and Information Security Dual Admission Program with LaGuardia Community College (AS/BS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Science and Information Security Joint Degree with Queensborough Community College (AS/BS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Science and Information Security, Dual Admission Program with Borough of Manhattan Community College (AS/BS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Science and Information Security, Bachelor of Science

UG Degree/Bachelors

Criminal Justice Management, Bachelor of Science

UG Degree/Bachelors

Advanced Certificate in Forensic Accounting

PG Certificate/Diploma

John Jay College of Criminal Justice: Ranking, Programs, Scholarships & Fees

Sep/Feb/May

Intake

USD 14650

Cost of Living

All Courses

Security Management, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Security Management, Bachelor of Science

UG Degree/Bachelors

Advanced Certificate in Computer Science for Digital Forensics

PG Certificate/Diploma

Digital Forensics and CyberSecurity, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Criminal Justice Management BS / MA in Criminal Justice

Integrated Courses (UG+PG)

MPA-MS in Public Policy and Protection Management

PG Degree/Masters

Advanced Certificate in Emergency Management Studies

PG Certificate/Diploma

Emergency Management, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Protection Management, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Computer Science and Information Security Dual Admission Program with LaGuardia Community College (AS/BS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Science and Information Security Joint Degree with Queensborough Community College (AS/BS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Science and Information Security, Dual Admission Program with Borough of Manhattan Community College (AS/BS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Science and Information Security, Bachelor of Science

UG Degree/Bachelors

Criminal Justice Management, Bachelor of Science

UG Degree/Bachelors

Advanced Certificate in Forensic Accounting

PG Certificate/Diploma

Your Study Abroad Dream Is Just A Click Away