John Jay College Average GPA (3.17) & Acceptance Rate (57%)

Q: What GPA do most CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice students have?

27% of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (32%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 57% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.17, as reported by the college for 2023–24

SAT, middle 50%: 480–620 reading and writing, 450–600 math

Average net price: $4,141 a year (2022–23)

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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice average GPA

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reported an average high school GPA of 3.17 for its first-year students who submitted one (99% did), in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	0%
3.75–3.99	14%
3.50–3.74	13%
3.25–3.49	16%
3.00–3.24	20%
2.50–2.99	32%
2.00–2.49	6%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice acceptance rate

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice admitted 10,987 of 19,238 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 57%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public 4-year college in New York, New York, with 11,942 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	480	550	620
SAT Math	450	530	600

8% submitted SAT scores, as CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1080 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $4,141 a year at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

It would be within the usual range there: 38% of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set, and it admitted 57% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What SAT scores do CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice students have?

The middle 50% of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–620 in reading and writing and 450–600 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's acceptance rate?

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's acceptance rate was 57% for fall 2024: it admitted 10,987 of 19,238 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

How selective is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice admitted 57% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What GPA do most CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice students have?

27% of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (32%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

What GPA does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice look for?

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.17, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

How important is GPA for getting into CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

A lot: CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and demonstration of competencies. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice test optional?

Check CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 8% sent SAT scores.

How much does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $4,141 a year at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice give credit for AP exams?

Yes. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: CUNY John Jay College of Criminal JusticeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Common Data Set 2023–24CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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