St. John’s University New York Acceptance Rate (83%)

Q: What is the acceptance rate at St. John’s University New York?

St. John’s University New York's acceptance rate was 83% for fall 2024: it admitted 20,196 of 24,208 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 83% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 580–670 reading and writing, 570–670 math

ACT, middle 50%: 24–29 composite

Average net price: $28,206 a year (2022–23)

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St. John’s University New York GPA requirements

St. John’s University New York requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and St. John’s University New York hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

St. John’s University New York acceptance rate

St. John’s University New York admitted 20,196 of 24,208 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 83%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

St. John’s University New York is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Queens, New York, with 15,640 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered St. John’s University New York 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	580	620	670
SAT Math	570	620	670
ACT Composite	24	27	29
ACT English	24	27	32
ACT Math	21	25	26

23% submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores, as St. John’s University New York reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1244 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What St. John’s University New York 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
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	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 St. John’s University New York's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

St. John’s University New York 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 who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,206 a year at St. John’s University New York 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 it easy to get into St. John’s University New York?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. St. John’s University New York admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What GPA does St. John’s University New York look for?

St. John’s University New York requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How important is GPA for getting into St. John’s University New York?

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

Do I have a chance at St. John’s University New York with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. St. John’s University New York admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What is the acceptance rate at St. John’s University New York?

St. John’s University New York's acceptance rate was 83% for fall 2024: it admitted 20,196 of 24,208 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What SAT and ACT scores do St. John’s University New York students have?

The middle 50% of St. John’s University New York's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–670 in reading and writing and 570–670 in math; ACT composite 24–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Is St. John’s University New York test optional?

Yes. St. John’s University New York considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 23% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.

How much does St. John’s University New York cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $28,206 a year at St. John’s University New York in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does St. John’s University New York give credit for AP exams?

Yes. St. John’s University New York awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does St. John’s University New York consider legacy status?

No. St. John’s University New York doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check St. John’s University New York's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: St. John's University-New YorkU.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.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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