St. Joseph's University-New York Admission Requirements
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St. Joseph's University-New York Admission Overview
St. Joseph's University-New York admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year St. Joseph's University-New York admitted 72% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.2 GPA (B+) and SAT 1110-1270 / ACT 24-29. St. Joseph's University-New York 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
St. Joseph's University-New York is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
St. Joseph's University-New York 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.
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Admission difficulty for St. Joseph's University New York
Acceptance Rate
The St. Joseph's University-New York acceptance rate is 72%. Last year, 4,127 of 5,728 applicants were admitted. That is the 78th lowest acceptance rate in New York.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into St. Joseph's University-New York and can you get accepted?
St. Joseph's University-New York is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
St. Joseph's University New York typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.2. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
St. Joseph's University-New York GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.2Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.2
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at St. Joseph's University-New York typically have around a 3.2 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. St. Joseph's University-New York is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #90 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
St. Joseph's University-New York SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1110-1270Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
18%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 560
- Math 550
- Composite 1110
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 640
- Math 630
- Composite 1270
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at St. Joseph's University-New York typically score around a 1190 SAT (middle 50% 1110–1270) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 74th percentile nationally. St. Joseph's University-New York ranks #64 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1110 to 1270
SAT policy
St. Joseph's University-New York 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 1190 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
St. Joseph's University-New York 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.
24-29Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
3%25th Percentile Scores
- English 22
- Math 21
- Composite 24
75th Percentile Scores
- English 27
- Math 27
- Composite 29
Average ACT
Incoming testers at St. Joseph's University-New York typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 24–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. St. Joseph's University-New York places #52 among colleges in New York for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 24 to 29
ACT policy
You may apply to St. Joseph's University-New York without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
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 St. Joseph's University New York 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 St. Joseph's University New York is $25.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
St. Joseph's University-New York is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 72% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.2 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1110-1270); 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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Last updated: August 2026