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Your chances of getting into St John's University New York

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

84.7%
Admission Difficulty for St John's University New York
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at St John's is 84.7%.  Its admission rate is the 125th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into St John's and can you get accepted?

St John's University New York is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 20,834 out of the 24,607 who applied were admitted.

St John's University New York typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into St John's?

85% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to St John's University New York you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.5 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1210 on the SAT
  • Score 26 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

St John's GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.5

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into St John's University New York?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into St John's are to have around a 3.5 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.5 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as St John's accepts 85% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at St John's is 3.5 on the 4.0 scale. 31% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #53 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since St John's is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted St John's University New York students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 31.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 17.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 14.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 10.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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St John's SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to St John's University New York. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 30% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1110-1310

Applicants Submitting SAT 

30%
SAT Scores for St John's University New York
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 560
Math 25th Percentile 550
Composite 25th Percentile 1110
SAT Scores for St John's University New York
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 650
Math 75th Percentile 660
Composite 75th Percentile 1310
Average SAT Score 1210

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to St John's University New York?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at St John's is 1210 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1110-1310. Students who get into St John's University New York score in the top 39 percent of all SAT test takers..  St John's ranks #55 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1210 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. St John's regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1110 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1110, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1010, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

St John's University New York is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1210 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1210, you have around a 85% chance of being admitted. A 1310 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 92% chance of getting in.

St John's University New York admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1310 and Above Good >92%
1210 to 1310 Avg + 85%-92%
1110 to 1210 Avg - 75%-85%
1010 to 1110 Reach 61%-75%
Less than 1010 Low <61%
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St John's ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

24-29 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

3%
ACT Scores for St John's University New York
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 23
Math 25th Percentile 21
Composite 25th Percentile 24
ACT Scores for St John's University New York
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 30
Math 75th Percentile 27
Composite 75th Percentile 29
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into St John's?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to St John's is 26, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 24 and 29.  The school ranks #60 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 26. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 24 and score in the score in the top 27 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 22.

3 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to St John's University New York.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as St John's University New York is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into St John's for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 26 score has around 85% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 92% with a 29 ACT score.

St John's University New York admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >92%
26 to 29 Avg + 85%-92%
24 to 26 Avg - 77%-85%
22 to 24 Reach 67%-77%
Less than 22 Low <67%
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High School Class Rank

73% of St John's University New York freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 43% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted St John's University New York students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 19%
Top 25% of class 43%
Top 50% of class 73%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

St John's University New York admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 14,470 10,137 24,607
Accepted 12,517 8,317 20,834
Acceptance Rate 87% 82% 85%
Enrolled 1,604 1,301 2,905
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 16% 14%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to St John's University New York is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to St John's University New York and what student information is used for admission decisions?

St John's University New York Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at St John's University New York
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because St John's University New York is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.5 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1210 and ACT of 26 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195809 IPEDS survey data for St John's University New York.

Last updated February 24, 2024

FAQs

Does St John's University New York prefer SAT or ACT?

30% of students submit their SAT scores to St John's. 3% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into St John's University New York?

85% of those who apply are granted admission to St John's. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for St John's University New York?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1110 and 1310. The average SAT score is 1210. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for St John's University New York?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 24 and 29. The average ACT score is 26. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.