More selective than 27% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
29% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose St. John's University-New York 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.
St. John's University-New York 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, St. John's University-New York is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 670 |
| SAT math | 570 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1150 | 1340 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
St. John's University-New York admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 83% | 580–670 | 570–670 | 24–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 80% | 560–660 | 550–660 | 24–29 | 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 St. John's University-New York compared with other New York colleges?
St. John's University-New York has the 102nd-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | St Bonaventure University | 82% | 67% | $27,074 |
| 99 | Molloy University | 82% | 70% | $24,347 |
| 100 | Marymount Manhattan College | 83% | 49% | $36,861 |
| 101 | Le Moyne College | 83% | 73% | $22,277 |
| 102 | St. John's University-New York | 83% | 66% | $29,999 |
| 103 | SUNY Old Westbury | 84% | 45% | $11,282 |
| 104 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | 84% | 42% | $18,701 |
| 105 | Associated Beth Rivkah Schools | 84% | 77% | $22,709 |
| 106 | University of Mount Saint Vincent | 85% | 57% | $21,696 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at St. John's University-New York
College Scorecard; IPEDS
St. John's University-New York admissions questions
What is the St. John's University-New York acceptance rate?
St. John's University-New York accepts 83% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 20,094 of 25,223 applicants were admitted.
Does St. John's University-New York require the SAT or ACT?
St. John's University-New York considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 29% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for St. John's University-New York?
The middle 50% of St. John's University-New York enrolled first-year students scored 1150–1340 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT. 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 St. John's University-New York?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,674 of 20,094).
Is St. John's University-New York getting harder to get into?
St. John's University-New York accepted 83% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 80% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to St. John's University-New York overview