Statement of Accreditation Status
New Jersey City University
- CEO: Mr. Andres Acebo, President
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Ms. Ruth Ortiz
- Commission Staff Liaison: Terence Peavy, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium » No research designation
- Control: Public
- Former Name(s): Jersey City State College (1/1/1998)
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Accreditation Granted: April 1, 1959
- Last Reaffirmation: March 4, 2021
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2027-2028
- June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of January 16, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028. - January 16, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due February 14, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028. - November 1, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of June 27, 2024. To remind the institution of their responsibility for disclosing the management of the conditions and reporting requirements related to the Transition Plan for New Jersey City University, dated April 24, 2024, received from the New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education (Accreditation Review Cycle and Monitoring Policy and Procedures). - November 1, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of April 29, 2024. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028. - September 27, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of April 26, 2024, providing information on key data indicators (financial health) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.16(b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028. - June 27, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 16, 2023. To request a supplemental information report, due October 1, 2024, providing further evidence of (1) documented financial resources, funding base, and plans for financial development to support its operations wherever and however programs are delivered (Standard VI); (2) a clearly articulated and transparent governance structure that outlines roles, responsibilities, and accountability for inclusive decision making by each constituency (Standard VII) (Fourteenth Edition and Evidence Expectations by Standard Guidelines); and (3) the institution's management of the conditions and reporting requirements related to the Transition Plan for New Jersey City University, dated April 24, 2024, received from the New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education (Accreditation Review Cycle and Monitoring Policy and Procedures). To remind the institution and the related entity of their responsibility for disclosing, documenting, and explaining all significant matters and relationships involving related entities that may impact its compliance including but not limited to governance, independence and autonomy, management and administration, and financial viability and stability (Related Entities Policy and Procedures). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028. - April 29, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due May 27, 2024, that provides additional information on Standard VI: Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028. - April 26, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due May 31, 2024, providing information on key data indicators (financial health) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.16(b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028. - March 28, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 6, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement), as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19(d). To note that Recommendation Responses in conjunction with the AIU are no longer required. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028. - November 16, 2023
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of December 19, 2022. To note the follow-up team visit was conducted by the Commission's representatives to the main campus at 2039 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305 on October 2-3, 2023. To request a supplemental information report, due March 1, 2024, providing further evidence of (1) financial planning and budgeting process that is aligned with the institution's mission and goals, evidence-based, and clearly linked to the institution's and units' strategic plans/objectives (Standard VI); (2) record of responsible fiscal management, including preparing a multi-year budget and an annual independent audit confirming financial viability and proper internal financial controls, with evidence of corrective measures taken to address any material findings cited in the audit or an accompanying management letter (Standard VI); (3) fiscal and human resources as well as the physical and technical infrastructure adequate to support its operations wherever and however programs are delivered (Standard VI); and (4) a Chief Executive Officer that has the authority and autonomy required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, including developing and implementing institutional plans, staffing the organization, identifying and allocating resources, and directing the institution toward attaining the goals and objectives set forth in its mission (Standard VII) (Fourteenth Edition and Evidence Expectations by Standard Guidelines). To remind the institution that the institution and the related entity of their responsibility for disclosing, documenting, and explaining all significant matters and relationships involving related entities that may impact its compliance including but not limited to governance, independence and autonomy, management and administration, and financial viability and stability (Related Entities Policy and Procedures). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028. - Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method - Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method - Postsecondary award (< 1 year) Included within the scope
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Post-baccalaureate Certificate Included within the scope
- Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Post-Master's Certificate Included within the scope
- Doctor's Degree- Research/Scholarship Included within the scope
- Main Campus
New Jersey City University
2039 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305 - Additional Location
160 Plaza 2
160 Plaza 2 First Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07311
Opened: 09/01/2015 - Additional Location
Joffrey Ballet School
434 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd - 5th floors
New York, NY 10011
Opened: 09/01/2021 - Additional Location
NJCU @ Fort Monmouth
Squier Hall 283 Sherrill Avenue
Ocean Port, NJ 07703
Opened: 07/12/2021
Approved Credential Levels
The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:
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