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Saint Joseph's College-New York Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Saint Joseph's College New York

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

76.7%
Admission Difficulty for Saint Joseph's College New York
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Saint Joseph's College-New York is 76.7%.  Its admission rate is the 91st lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Saint Joseph's College-New York and can you get accepted?

Saint Joseph's College New York is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,303 out of the 4,306 who applied were admitted.

Saint Joseph's College New York typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.2. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Saint Joseph's College-New York?

77% 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 Saint Joseph's College New York you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.2 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1200 on the SAT
  • Score 25 on the ACT

Saint Joseph's College-New York GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.2

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Joseph's College New York?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Saint Joseph's College-New York are to have around a 3.2 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.2 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Saint Joseph's College-New York accepts 77% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Saint Joseph's College-New York is 3.2 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 #93 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Saint Joseph's College-New York 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 Saint Joseph's College New York students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 10.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 8.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 13.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 23.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 26.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 7.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Saint Joseph's College-New York SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Saint Joseph's College New York. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 14% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1093-1306

Applicants Submitting SAT 

14%
SAT Scores for Saint Joseph's College New York
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 540
Math 25th Percentile 553
Composite 25th Percentile 1093
SAT Scores for Saint Joseph's College New York
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 648
Math 75th Percentile 658
Composite 75th Percentile 1306
Average SAT Score 1200

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Saint Joseph's College New York?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Saint Joseph's College-New York is 1200 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1093-1306. Students who get into Saint Joseph's College New York score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Saint Joseph's College-New York ranks #56 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1200 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Saint Joseph's College-New York regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1093 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1093, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 990, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Saint Joseph's College New York 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1200 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 1199, you have around a 77% chance of being admitted. A 1306 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 86% chance of getting in.

Saint Joseph's College New York admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1306 and Above Good >86%
1199 to 1306 Avg + 77%-86%
1093 to 1199 Avg - 64%-77%
987 to 1093 Reach 48%-64%
Less than 987 Low <48%
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Saint Joseph's College-New York ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

23-27 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

2%
ACT Scores for Saint Joseph's College New York
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 22
Math 25th Percentile 19
Composite 25th Percentile 23
ACT Scores for Saint Joseph's College New York
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 26
Math 75th Percentile 28
Composite 75th Percentile 27
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Saint Joseph's College-New York?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Saint Joseph's College-New York is 25, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 23 and 27.  The school ranks #69 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 25. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 23 and score in the score in the top 32 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 21.

2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Saint Joseph's College New York.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Saint Joseph's College New York is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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 Saint Joseph's College-New York for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 25 score has around 77% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 86% with a 27 ACT score.

Saint Joseph's College New York admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >86%
25 to 27 Avg + 77%-86%
23 to 25 Avg - 64%-77%
21 to 23 Reach 48%-64%
Less than 21 Low <48%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Saint Joseph's College New York admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,787 1,519 4,306
Accepted 2,207 1,096 3,303
Acceptance Rate 79% 72% 77%
Enrolled 376 199 575
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 18% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Joseph's College New York is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Saint Joseph's College New York and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Saint Joseph's College New York Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Saint Joseph's College New York
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Saint Joseph's College New York is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.2 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1200 and ACT of 25 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195544 IPEDS survey data for Saint Joseph's College New York.

Last updated February 24, 2024