More selective than 74% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
5% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
What CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- High school GPA
- SAT/ACT scores
- Rigor of high school courses
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character and personal qualities
- First-generation college student
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Your demonstrated interest
Item C7. Common Data Set 2023-24 (fall 2023 first-year students), published by the college.
High school GPA of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice first-year students
Share of fall 2023 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.17. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
99% of first-year students reported a high school GPA.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2023-24 (fall 2023 first-year students), published by the college.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2023-24 (fall 2023 first-year students), published by the college.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 620 |
| SAT math | 450 | 600 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 930 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 57% | 480–620 | 450–600 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 57% | 520–640 | 480–610 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice compared with other New York colleges?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice has the 37th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Yeshiva University | 56% | 83% | $49,965 |
| 34 | Davis College | 56% | 27% | $12,875 |
| 35 | Marist University | 57% | 80% | $41,544 |
| 36 | CUNY Lehman College | 57% | 51% | $3,148 |
| 37 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | 57% | 56% | $3,203 |
| 38 | CUNY Brooklyn College | 58% | 54% | $3,103 |
| 39 | Fordham University | 59% | 82% | $44,338 |
| 40 | State University of New York at Cortland | 60% | 68% | $22,345 |
| 41 | CUNY City College | 60% | 57% | $3,776 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
College Scorecard; IPEDS
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice admissions questions
What is the CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice acceptance rate?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice accepts 57% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 10,255 of 17,921 applicants were admitted.
Does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice require the SAT or ACT?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 5% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores.
What SAT score do you need for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
The middle 50% of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice enrolled first-year students scored 930–1220 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,033 of 10,255).
What does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice look for in applicants?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reports these as very important for first-year applicants: high school GPA, sAT/ACT scores. Considered: rigor of high school courses. (Common Data Set 2023-24).
Does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice have early decision?
No. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice does not offer binding early decision (Common Data Set 2023-24).
Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice getting harder to get into?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice accepted 57% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 57% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's Common Data Set 2023-24; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice overview