John Jay Admission Requirements
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John Jay Admission Overview
John Jay admission requirements are competitive. Last year John Jay admitted 57.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.24 GPA (B+) and SAT 930-1220. John Jay is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
John Jay is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
John Jay Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Acceptance Rate
The John Jay acceptance rate is 57.1%. Last year, 10,987 of 19,238 applicants were admitted. That is the 39th lowest acceptance rate in New York.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into John Jay and can you get accepted?
John Jay is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.24. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
John Jay GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.24Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.24
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at John Jay typically have around a 3.24 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. John Jay is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #83 in New York for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
John Jay SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
930-1220Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
8%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 480
- Math 450
- Composite 930
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 620
- Math 600
- Composite 1220
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at John Jay typically score around a 1080 SAT (middle 50% 930–1220) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 55th percentile nationally. John Jay ranks #95 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 930 to 1220
SAT policy
John Jay is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1080 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
John Jay ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is $65.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
John Jay is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 57.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.24 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (930-1220); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Students applying to CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190600.
GPA calculator: CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026