St. John's University-New York Acceptance Rate
Queens, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 25,223
- Admitted
- 20,094
- Yield
- 13.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, St. John's University-New York's acceptance rate has risen from 62.5% in 2014–15 to 79.7% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 44,597 to 25,223 (-43%) over that period.
Its 79.7% rate makes St. John's University-New York more selective than about 43% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 29%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (82.5% for women vs 75.9% for men, a 6.6-point gap). St. John's University-New York has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 13.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 44,597 | 27,883 | 62.5% | 2,795 |
| 2015–16 | 36,086 | 23,429 | 64.9% | 3,253 |
| 2016–17 | 28,590 | 18,115 | 63.4% | 3,248 |
| 2017–18 | 27,179 | 18,408 | 67.7% | 2,967 |
| 2018–19 | 27,276 | 19,929 | 73.1% | 3,116 |
| 2019–20 | 29,059 | 21,020 | 72.3% | 3,135 |
| 2020–21 | 27,917 | 20,956 | 75.1% | 2,082 |
| 2021–22 | 23,658 | 20,143 | 85.1% | 2,715 |
| 2022–23 | 24,607 | 20,834 | 84.7% | 2,905 |
| 2023–24 | 25,223 | 20,094 | 79.7% | 2,674 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 14,616 | 12,053 | 82.5% |
| Men | 10,595 | 8,038 | 75.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–660 | 29% |
| SAT Math | 550–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–29 | 2% |
How St. John's University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is St. John's University-New York's acceptance rate?
St. John's University-New York's acceptance rate is 79.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (20,094 admitted of 25,223 applicants).
Is St. John's University-New York test optional?
St. John's University-New York is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to St. John's University-New York?
St. John's University-New York received 25,223 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 20,094.
What SAT score do you need for St. John's University-New York?
Admitted students at St. John's University-New York typically scored 560–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is St. John's University-New York getting harder to get into?
St. John's University-New York has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62.5% in 2014–15 to 79.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.stjohns.edu/.