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John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York

New York, NY 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate45%

John Jay Admissions

It is moderately difficult to get into John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York. The acceptance rate at John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York is 45%. Out of 18,756 applications received in 2023, 8,356 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York, the application fee costs $65.

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York's admissions stats.

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.2
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Waitlist No

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I Info Not Available
Early Decision II
Early Action No

Applying Early to John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York?


John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York Admissions


Transferring to John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York

What does John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Standardized Test Scores Very Important
Academic GPA Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record Considered

Make sure to check with John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York for more information on admission factors.

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York Application Requirements

To apply to John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) 2.0
Other Requirements minimum SAT score of 1100
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York?

Students admitted to John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York.

Transfer students can enroll in John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term


John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York.

Does John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York accept transfer credits?

✅ John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York?

✅ John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York is not test optional.

What is John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York is 45%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York?

🟨 John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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John Jay Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

45%

How hard is it to get into John Jay? John Jay is a somewhat selective institution. The John Jay acceptance rate is 45%. This means that the institution accepts 44 out of every 100 applicants.

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John Jay Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Not available

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to John Jay is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

John Jay SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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John Jay GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.24

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At John Jay, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.24. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

15,210

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

45%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$7,570

Out-of-State

$15,520

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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