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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, New York · Public

55%acceptance rate
1000–1250SAT middle 50%
–ACT middle 50%
$4,141average net price, in-state

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice admitted 55% of 18,475 applicants (Common Data Set 2023-2024). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1000–1250 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 55% of students graduate within six years.

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Early decision and early action

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • GPA
  • Test scores

Important

  • –

Considered

  • Course rigor

Not considered

  • Class rank
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion
  • Race or ethnicity
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.17 GPA.

  • 4.00%
  • 3.75–3.9914%
  • 3.50–3.7413%
  • 3.25–3.4916%
  • 3.00–3.2420%
  • 2.50–2.9932%
  • 2.00–2.496%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is – a year. After grants, students paid $4,141 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$1,290
  • $30–48k$2,942
  • $48–75k$7,654
  • $75–110k$9,605
  • $110k+$12,827

Quick answers

What is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice’s acceptance rate?

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice admitted 55% of applicants: 10,214 of 18,475 (Common Data Set 2023-2024).

What SAT score do you need for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1000 to 1250, with a median around 1140. A score at or above 1140 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

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