NY Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

NEW YORK, NY · 13,510 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 8 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 1.92 per 1,000 students · national rank #1973.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 13,510 enrolled

Categories31%22%9%18%20%Criminal offensesVAWAHate crimesArrestsDisciplinary refs
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 13,510 enrolled

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a Public institution located in NEW YORK, NY, enrolling approximately 13,510 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 8 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 1.92 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #1973 nationally and #122 within NY.

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 8 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 1.92 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #1973 and #122 within NY out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 13,510 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is "burglary" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 0 in 2021 to 4 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 3.28 incidents per 1,000 students, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reports 41% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.

Safety Score

1.92 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1973

See peer comparison

State Rank (NY)

#122

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

4

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice percentile rank 65.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1973 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reports 41% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$7,470
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,420
Avg Net Price
$3,203
Median Debt
$11,000
Pell Grant Recipients
60%

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
57%
SAT Average
1080
SAT Math Range
450–600

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
56%
Retention Rate
82%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$50,293
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,195
Loan Repayment (3yr)
211300%

Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only
Crime Type 2023 (On-Campus)2022 (On-Campus)2021 (On-Campus)
aggravated_assault 010
arson 000
burglary 230
fondling 200
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 000
murder 000
negligent_manslaughter 000
rape 000
robbery 000
statutory_rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records

Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records

Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Disciplinary Actions
drugs 2023 0 1
liquor 2023 0 3
weapons 2023 0 0
drugs 2022 0 4
liquor 2022 0 0
weapons 2022 0 0
drugs 2021 0 0
liquor 2021 0 0
weapons 2021 0 0

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.

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NY

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

1.92% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$13,510
Brackets
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice safe?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice has a safety score of 1.92 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1973 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice compare to similar schools?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within NY. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.

Understanding CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's Safety Profile

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in NEW YORK, NY enrolls 13,510 students and has a safety score of 1.92 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1973 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents remained at 4 from 2022 to 2023.

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