Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice a Catholic college?

No. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by the Catholic Center at NYU.

Where is Mass celebrated at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

Mass is listed at The Catholic Center at NYU and St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

College · Catholic life on campus

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

LocationNew York, NY
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 13,510 students

Official website

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) on West 59th Street in Manhattan is served by the Catholic Center at NYU, which the Archdiocese of New York lists as the campus ministry for the college. The Center's chaplains offer Mass and confessions on weekdays, and its published schedule also lists Sunday Masses at St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village. The college's student directory lists one Catholic student association.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 7

Monday–Friday5:00 PMThe Catholic Center at NYU
Monday–Friday12:10 PMSt. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village
Saturday12:10 PMSt. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village
Saturday5:30 PMSt. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village
Sunday9:00 AMSt. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village
Sunday11:30 AMSt. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village

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Sunday6:00 PMSt. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village

Confession 8

Monday–Friday4:30 PMThe Catholic Center at NYU · Runs 4:30 to 4:50 PM.
Thursday4:00 PMThe Catholic Center at NYU · Runs 4:00 to 4:50 PM.
Monday–Friday11:30 AMSt. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village · Runs 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Saturday11:30 AMSt. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village · Runs 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Saturday4:30 PMSt. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village · Runs 4:30 to 5:15 PM.
Sunday8:30 AMSt. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village · Runs 8:30 to 9:00 AM.

Show 2 more confession times

Sunday11:00 AMSt. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village · Runs 11:00 to 11:30 AM.
Sunday5:30 PMSt. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village · Runs 5:30 to 6:00 PM.

Adoration 1

Sunday–Saturday12:00 AMChapel at St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village (keycard access) · Keycard access arranged through the parish office Open 24 hours.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Liturgical Schedule | The Catholic Center at NYUnyucatholic.org/liturgical-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Monday-Friday 12:10pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 5:00pm The Catholic Center at NYU”
The published schedule lists a weekday Mass at 5:00 PM at the Catholic Center.
“Monday-Friday 12:10pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 5:00pm The Catholic Center at NYU”
The published schedule lists a weekday Mass at 5:00 PM at the Catholic Center.
“Monday-Friday 12:10pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 5:00pm The Catholic Center at NYU”
The published schedule lists a weekday Mass at 5:00 PM at the Catholic Center.
“Monday-Friday 12:10pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 5:00pm The Catholic Center at NYU”
The published schedule lists a weekday Mass at 5:00 PM at the Catholic Center.
“Sunday 9:00am St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 11:30am St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 6:00pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village”
The published schedule lists three Sunday Masses at St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village.
“Sunday 9:00am St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 11:30am St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 6:00pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village”
The published schedule lists three Sunday Masses at St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village.
“Sunday 9:00am St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 11:30am St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 6:00pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village”
The published schedule lists three Sunday Masses at St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village.
“Monday-Friday 12:10pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 5:00pm The Catholic Center at NYU”
The published schedule lists a weekday Mass at 5:00 PM at the Catholic Center.
“Monday-Friday 12:10pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 5:00pm The Catholic Center at NYU”
The published schedule lists a weekday Mass at 5:00 PM at the Catholic Center.
“Monday-Friday 12:10pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 5:00pm The Catholic Center at NYU”
The published schedule lists a weekday Mass at 5:00 PM at the Catholic Center.
“Monday-Friday 12:10pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 5:00pm The Catholic Center at NYU”
The published schedule lists a weekday Mass at 5:00 PM at the Catholic Center.
“Monday-Friday 12:10pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 5:00pm The Catholic Center at NYU”
The published schedule lists a weekday Mass at 5:00 PM at the Catholic Center.
“Monday-Friday 12:10pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 5:00pm The Catholic Center at NYU”
The published schedule lists a weekday Mass at 5:00 PM at the Catholic Center.
“Monday-Friday 12:10pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 5:00pm The Catholic Center at NYU”
The published schedule lists a weekday Mass at 5:00 PM at the Catholic Center.
“Monday-Friday 12:10pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 5:00pm The Catholic Center at NYU”
The published schedule lists a weekday Mass at 5:00 PM at the Catholic Center.
“Monday-Friday 12:10pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 5:00pm The Catholic Center at NYU”
The published schedule lists a weekday Mass at 5:00 PM at the Catholic Center.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Church for All Nations — 0.2 mi · 417 West 57th Street, New York
Church of Saint Paul the Apostle — 0.2 mi · 405 West 59th Street, New York
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus — 0.4 mi · 457 West 51st Street, New York
St. Benedict the Moor's Church — 0.4 mi · 340 West 53rd Street
Church of the Blessed Sacrament — 0.6 mi · 152 West 71st Street, New York
Saint Malachy Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 241 West 49th Street, New York

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Catholic life on campus

78 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
Sources (2)
1. University Apostolate | Archdiocese of New Yorkarchny.org/university-apostolate · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Below is a directory listing of higher education campus ministers in the Archdiocese of New York.”
  The Archdiocese of New York publishes a directory of campus ministers by school.
  “JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CUNY)”
  The Archdiocese directory lists John Jay College under Manhattan campus ministry.
  “Rev. Cassian Derbes, O.P., Chaplain”
  The Archdiocese directory names Fr. Cassian Derbes, O.P. as chaplain for the Manhattan campuses it lists, including John Jay College.
2. Schools We Serve | The Catholic Center at NYUnyucatholic.org/schools-we-serve · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “John Jay College of Criminal Justice”
  The Catholic Center at NYU lists John Jay College among the schools it serves.
No:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNo (The Catholic Center is at 238 Thompson Street in Greenwich Village. The John Jay campus is at 524 West 59th Street; the center is not on or next to the campus.)
Sources (2)
1. Our Space | The Catholic Center at NYUnyucatholic.org/our-space · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “238 Thompson Street (Ground floor), NY, NY, 10012”
  The Catholic Center is located on the ground floor at 238 Thompson Street.
2. Directions | John Jay College of Criminal Justicejjay.cuny.edu/about/directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “524 West 59th Street”
  The John Jay campus is at 524 West 59th Street in Manhattan.
Partly:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Fr. Cassian Derbes, O.P. is listed as chaplain for many Manhattan schools in the Archdiocese directory; the priest is shared across campuses.)
Sources (2)
1. University Apostolate | Archdiocese of New Yorkarchny.org/university-apostolate · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Below is a directory listing of higher education campus ministers in the Archdiocese of New York.”
  The Archdiocese of New York publishes a directory of campus ministers by school.
  “JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CUNY)”
  The Archdiocese directory lists John Jay College under Manhattan campus ministry.
2. Staff & Board of Advisors | The Catholic Center at NYUnyucatholic.org/staff-board · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Cassian Derbes, O.P. Director and Chaplain”
  Fr. Cassian Derbes, O.P. is the director and chaplain of the Catholic Center at NYU.
Yes:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Weekday Mass is listed at the Catholic Center at 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.)
Sources (2)
1. Our Space | The Catholic Center at NYUnyucatholic.org/our-space · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The chaplains hear confessions and offer Mass on weekdays.”
  The Catholic Center's chaplains offer Mass and hear confessions on weekdays in the St. John Henry Newman Chapel.
2. Liturgical Schedule | The Catholic Center at NYUnyucatholic.org/liturgical-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday-Friday 12:10pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 5:00pm The Catholic Center at NYU”
  The published schedule lists a weekday Mass at 5:00 PM at the Catholic Center.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (The Catholic Center at NYU's own schedule lists its Sunday Masses at St. Joseph's Church, a parish run by the same Dominican friars (9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 6:00 PM), as with Pace.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgical Schedule | The Catholic Center at NYUnyucatholic.org/liturgical-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday 9:00am St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 11:30am St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 6:00pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village”
  The published schedule lists three Sunday Masses at St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession is listed at the Catholic Center on weekdays from 4:30 to 4:50 PM and on Thursdays from 4:00 to 4:50 PM.)
Sources (2)
1. Liturgical Schedule | The Catholic Center at NYUnyucatholic.org/liturgical-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday-Friday 12:10pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 5:00pm The Catholic Center at NYU”
  The published schedule lists a weekday Mass at 5:00 PM at the Catholic Center.
2. Our Space | The Catholic Center at NYUnyucatholic.org/our-space · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The chaplains hear confessions and offer Mass on weekdays.”
  The Catholic Center's chaplains offer Mass and hear confessions on weekdays in the St. John Henry Newman Chapel.
Partly:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (The John Jay student organization directory lists one Catholic group, the Bloodhound Catholic Association.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Organizations | John Jay College of Criminal Justicejjay.cuny.edu/student-life/center-student-involvement-leadership/student-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Bloodhound Catholic Association Purpose shall be a place for Catholics and those interested in Brit to embrace and spread Catholicism to its fullest truth.”
  John Jay's official student organization directory lists the Bloodhound Catholic Association under Religious Organizations.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Two kinds of formation are published: OCIA classes and student Bible studies.)
Sources (2)
1. Become Catholic | The Catholic Center at NYUnyucatholic.org/become-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “OCIA is held every Sunday after the 11:30am Mass at St. Joseph’s Church for about nine months.”
  The Catholic Center offers OCIA classes for adults entering the Catholic Church.
2. Student Bible Studies | The Catholic Center at NYUnyucatholic.org/student-bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Join a student Bible study that meets for just an hour each week to read Scripture”
  The Catholic Center offers weekly student Bible studies.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Yes:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration30 or more times a week (38 weekly times documented: 15 Mass, 16 confession, 7 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

The Catholic Center's own page says its chaplains offer Mass and hear confessions on weekdays.
Sources (1)
1. Our Space | The Catholic Center at NYUnyucatholic.org/our-space · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The chaplains hear confessions and offer Mass on weekdays.”
  The Catholic Center's chaplains offer Mass and hear confessions on weekdays in the St. John Henry Newman Chapel.
A published weekday schedule lists Mass at 5:00 PM and confession on weekday afternoons at the Catholic Center.
Sources (1)
1. Liturgical Schedule | The Catholic Center at NYUnyucatholic.org/liturgical-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday-Friday 12:10pm St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village 5:00pm The Catholic Center at NYU”
  The published schedule lists a weekday Mass at 5:00 PM at the Catholic Center.

Concerns

The Catholic chaplain listed for the college is also listed as chaplain for many other schools in the Archdiocese directory.
Sources (1)
1. University Apostolate | Archdiocese of New Yorkarchny.org/university-apostolate · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Rev. Cassian Derbes, O.P., Chaplain”
  The Archdiocese directory names Fr. Cassian Derbes, O.P. as chaplain for the Manhattan campuses it lists, including John Jay College.

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The Catholic center

The Catholic Center at NYU

Address: 238 Thompson Street, New York, NY 10012
Facilities: chapel, common room, kitchen, game room, meeting rooms, auditorium

Source: nyucatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, nyucatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 2 location not published

Faith formation 2

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)Off campus
Sundays after the 11:30 AM Mass for about nine months
Preparation for entering the Catholic Church, held at St. Joseph's Church.
nyucatholic.org
Student Bible Studies
Weekly, one hour
Small student Bible study groups led by the Catholic Center's FOCUS team.
nyucatholic.org

Clubs and groups 1

Bloodhound Catholic Association
Student group listed in the John Jay student organization directory, for Catholics and others interested in Catholicism.
jjay.cuny.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

The Catholic Center at NYU

Sources (3)

Schools We Serve | The Catholic Center at NYUnyucatholic.org/schools-we-serve · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“John Jay College of Criminal Justice”
The Catholic Center at NYU lists John Jay College among the schools it serves.
University Apostolate | Archdiocese of New Yorkarchny.org/university-apostolate · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Below is a directory listing of higher education campus ministers in the Archdiocese of New York.”
The Archdiocese of New York publishes a directory of campus ministers by school.
Our Space | The Catholic Center at NYUnyucatholic.org/our-space · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“238 Thompson Street (Ground floor), NY, NY, 10012”
The Catholic Center is located on the ground floor at 238 Thompson Street.
“The St. John Henry Newman Chapel provides a quiet space to pray and meditate in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.”
The Catholic Center has a chapel, the St. John Henry Newman Chapel, plus a common room, game room, kitchen, meeting rooms and an auditorium.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

64 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score56%
First-year retention 20% of score82%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,080
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score16 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$14,012

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	11,678
Total students	13,510
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$3,203
Cost of attendance (per year)	$14,212
Median federal debt at graduation	$11,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	56%
First-year retention	82%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$56,195
Admission rate	57%
Students receiving Pell grants	60%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1080
SAT reading & writing	480–620
SAT math	450–600
ACT composite	—
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 76 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of New York

The Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks, Archbishop of New York

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Patrick's Cathedral

Source: archny.org, archny.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 190600
Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice a Catholic college?: No. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by the Catholic Center at NYU.
What is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice’s Catholic Life Score?: 74 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?: Mass is listed at The Catholic Center at NYU and St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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