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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 930-1220. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice admitted 57% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
930-1220
Acceptance rate
57%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
11,590

Quick answer

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

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1220 or higher to sit in the top quarter of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's SAT submitters; 930 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 24% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

Score check

Where does your score land at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing480550620
SAT Math450530600
SAT total (estimated)93010801220

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 620 in Reading and Writing and 600 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 150 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1080.

Testing policy

Does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$7,470
Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$15,420
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$3,203
First-year retention rate
82%
Graduation rate within 6 years
56%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$56,195

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FAQ

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 930 and 1220 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1220 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 930 marks the bottom quarter.

Does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's admissions website before you apply.

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

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice admitted 57% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].