St John's Admission Requirements
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St John's Admission Overview
St John's admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year St John's admitted 83.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-) and SAT 1150-1340 / ACT 24-29. St John's 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 John's is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
St John's 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.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for St. John's University New York
Acceptance Rate
The St John's acceptance rate is 83.4%. Last year, 20,196 of 24,208 applicants were admitted. That is the 109th lowest acceptance rate in New York.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into St John's and can you get accepted?
St John's is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
St. John's University New York typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
St John's GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.5Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at St John's typically have around a 3.5 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. St John's is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
31% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #52 in New York for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 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 John's Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
St. John's University-New York is test-optional for first-year applicants in the 2026-27 admissions cycle. Most first-year applicants may apply without SAT or ACT scores and remain eligible for merit awards. You choose test-optional on the St. John's Application or Common Application before you submit; that choice cannot be changed, and scores already on file are ignored if you apply test-optional. Biology/Optometry and the Biology pathway with NYIT Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine still require scores. Test-optional applicants are encouraged to send an essay, resume, and recommendations.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.stjohns.edu/test-optional
St John's SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1150-1340Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
23%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 580
- Math 570
- Composite 1150
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 670
- Math 670
- Composite 1340
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at St John's typically score around a 1250 SAT (middle 50% 1150–1340) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 82nd percentile nationally. St John's ranks #47 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1150 to 1340
SAT policy
St John's 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 1250 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 John's 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.
2%25th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 21
- Composite 24
75th Percentile Scores
- English 32
- Math 26
- Composite 29
Average ACT
Incoming testers at St John's 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 John's places #53 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 John's 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
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
73% of St. John's University New York freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 43% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
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. John's University New York and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to St. John's University New York is $0. The school is free to apply to.
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 John's is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 83.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1150-1340); 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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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195809.
GPA calculator: St. John's University New York GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026