- Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 560–640 reading and writing, 550–630 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–29 composite
- Average net price: $18,324 a year (2022–23)
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St. Joseph’s University New York GPA requirements
St. Joseph’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. Joseph’s University New York hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
St. Joseph’s University New York acceptance rate
St. Joseph’s University New York admitted 4,127 of 5,728 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
St. Joseph’s University New York (formerly Saint Joseph's College New York) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Brooklyn, New York, with 3,173 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered St. Joseph’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 | 560 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 590 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT English | 22 | 25 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1190 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What St. Joseph’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 |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
St. Joseph’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 $18,324 a year at St. Joseph’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
Can I get into St. Joseph’s University New York with a 3.0 GPA?
St. Joseph’s University New York admitted 72% 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 GPA do you need to get into St. Joseph’s University New York?
St. Joseph’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.
What is the acceptance rate at St. Joseph’s University New York?
St. Joseph’s University New York's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,127 of 5,728 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is St. Joseph’s University New York hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. St. Joseph’s University New York admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does St. Joseph’s University New York require the SAT or ACT?
No. St. Joseph’s University New York is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 18% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do St. Joseph’s University New York students have?
The middle 50% of St. Joseph’s University New York's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 560–640 in reading and writing and 550–630 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.
How much does GPA matter at St. Joseph’s University New York?
A lot: St. Joseph’s University New York requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does St. Joseph’s University New York consider legacy status?
No. St. Joseph’s University New York doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does St. Joseph’s University New York accept AP credit?
Yes. St. Joseph’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.
What is the average net price at St. Joseph’s University New York?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,324 a year at St. Joseph’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.
Sources
- College Navigator: St. Joseph'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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