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Your chances of getting into CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

50.7%
Admission Difficulty for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at John Jay is 50.7%.  Its admission rate is the 33rd lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into John Jay and can you get accepted?

John Jay is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 9,527 out of the 18,807 who applied were admitted.

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.24. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into John Jay?

51% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.24 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1090 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT

John Jay GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.24

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into John Jay are to have around a 3.24 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as John Jay accepts 51% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at John Jay is 3.24 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #87 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since John Jay is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 8.96% Good
3.50 to 3.74 14.41% Good
3.25 to 3.49 16.73% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 16.98% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 28.82% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 13.6% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.5% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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John Jay SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1020-1160

Applicants Submitting SAT 

86%
SAT Scores for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 510
Math 25th Percentile 510
Composite 25th Percentile 1020
SAT Scores for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 580
Math 75th Percentile 580
Composite 75th Percentile 1160
Average SAT Score 1090

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at John Jay is 1090 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1020-1160. Students who get into CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice score in the top 57 percent of all SAT test takers..  John Jay ranks #88 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1090 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. John Jay regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1020 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1020, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 950, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1090, you have around a 51% chance of being admitted. A 1160 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 66% chance of getting in.

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1160 and Above Good >66%
1090 to 1160 Avg + 51%-66%
1020 to 1090 Avg - 35%-51%
950 to 1020 Reach 22%-35%
Less than 950 Low <22%
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John Jay ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

21-25 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 20
Math 25th Percentile 18
Composite 25th Percentile 21
ACT Scores for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 25
Math 75th Percentile 26
Composite 75th Percentile 25
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into John Jay?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to John Jay is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 21 and 25.  The school ranks #77 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 21 and score in the score in the top 43 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 19.

0 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into John Jay for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 51% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 66% with a 25 ACT score.

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >66%
23 to 25 Avg + 51%-66%
21 to 23 Avg - 35%-51%
19 to 21 Reach 22%-35%
Less than 19 Low <22%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 11,200 7,508 18,807
Accepted 6,219 3,276 9,527
Acceptance Rate 56% 44% 51%
Enrolled 1,288 580 1,871
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 21% 18% 20%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is $65.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice and what student information is used for admission decisions?

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because John Jay is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.24 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1090 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1160 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 23 on the ACT places you in a strong position.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190600 IPEDS survey data for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Last updated February 24, 2024