More selective than 50% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
19% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose St. Joseph'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. Joseph'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. Joseph'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 | 560 | 640 |
| SAT math | 550 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1110 | 1270 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
St. Joseph's University-New York admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | 560–640 | 550–630 | 24–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 71% | 540–630 | 550–650 | — | 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. Joseph's University-New York compared with other New York colleges?
St. Joseph's University-New York has the 71st-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | SUNY Oneonta | 70% | 69% | $19,158 |
| 68 | Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas | 70% | 74% | $22,870 |
| 69 | Roberts Wesleyan University | 71% | 67% | $23,130 |
| 70 | SUNY Brockport | 71% | 55% | $16,353 |
| 71 | St. Joseph's University-New York | 72% | 69% | $19,035 |
| 72 | Canisius University | 72% | 66% | $17,940 |
| 73 | SUNY Maritime College | 72% | 64% | $22,367 |
| 74 | SUNY Buffalo State University | 73% | 33% | $11,346 |
| 75 | Pratt Institute-Main | 73% | 74% | $52,659 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at St. Joseph's University-New York
College Scorecard; IPEDS
St. Joseph's University-New York admissions questions
What is the St. Joseph's University-New York acceptance rate?
St. Joseph's University-New York accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,572 of 5,003 applicants were admitted.
Does St. Joseph's University-New York require the SAT or ACT?
St. Joseph'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. 19% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for St. Joseph's University-New York?
The middle 50% of St. Joseph's University-New York enrolled first-year students scored 1110–1270 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. Joseph's University-New York?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (491 of 3,572).
Is St. Joseph's University-New York getting harder to get into?
St. Joseph's University-New York accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 71% 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. Joseph's University-New York overview