St. Joseph's University-New York Acceptance Rate
Brooklyn, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,003
- Admitted
- 3,572
- Yield
- 13.7%
- 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. Joseph's University-New York's acceptance rate has risen from 70.7% in 2014–15 to 71.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,024 to 5,003 (+65%) over that period.
Its 71.4% rate makes St. Joseph's University-New York more selective than about 60% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 47%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (73.3% for women vs 67.9% for men, a 5.4-point gap). St. Joseph's University-New York has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 13.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,024 | 2,139 | 70.7% | 511 |
| 2015–16 | 3,220 | 2,187 | 67.9% | 516 |
| 2016–17 | 3,673 | 2,453 | 66.8% | 629 |
| 2017–18 | 2,098 | 1,420 | 67.7% | 172 |
| 2018–19 | 2,140 | 1,493 | 69.8% | 202 |
| 2019–20 | 2,427 | 1,729 | 71.2% | 212 |
| 2020–21 | 4,654 | 3,289 | 70.7% | 666 |
| 2021–22 | 4,107 | 3,276 | 79.8% | 662 |
| 2022–23 | 4,306 | 3,303 | 76.7% | 575 |
| 2023–24 | 5,003 | 3,572 | 71.4% | 491 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,241 | 2,375 | 73.3% |
| Men | 1,762 | 1,197 | 67.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–630 | 19% |
| SAT Math | 550–650 |
How St. Joseph'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. Joseph's University-New York's acceptance rate?
St. Joseph's University-New York's acceptance rate is 71.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,572 admitted of 5,003 applicants).
Is St. Joseph's University-New York test optional?
St. Joseph's University-New York is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to St. Joseph's University-New York?
St. Joseph's University-New York received 5,003 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,572.
What SAT score do you need for St. Joseph's University-New York?
Admitted students at St. Joseph's University-New York typically scored 540–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is St. Joseph's University-New York getting harder to get into?
St. Joseph's University-New York has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.7% in 2014–15 to 71.4% 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.sjny.edu/.